plight (one's) troth
plight (one's) troth
To bind oneself to another person in marriage. This archaic phrase, still sometimes used in modern writing for stylistic effect, employs the obsolete words "plight" ("to pledge") and "troth" ("truth"). There are some practical matters that people rarely consider when they decide to plight their troth.
See also: plight, troth
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
plight your troth
pledge your word in marriage or betrothal.The verb plight is now virtually obsolete except in this particular phrase, as is the noun troth .
See also: plight, troth
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
plight (one's) troth
1. To become engaged to marry.
2. To give one's solemn oath.
See also: plight, troth
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- plight
- plight troth
- plight your troth
- troth
- plight troth to
- plight (one's) troth to (someone)
- for (one's) (own) sake
- for sake
- keep sight of
- keep sight of somebody/something