by (formerly also †for, †on, †upon) my troth: expressing strong affirmation or assertion. Cf. truth, n. adv.phrases 1a.
| 单词 | θ152895 |
| 释义 | the mind > language > malediction > oaths > [interjection] > oaths other than religious or obscene > with reference to one's word or honour (5) by (formerly also for, on, upon) my trothc1225 by (formerly also †for, †on, †upon) my troth: expressing strong affirmation or assertion. Cf. truth, n. adv.phrases 1a. aplight1297 In faith, in truth, truly, certainly, surely. Often expletive, or in asseveration. on (also upon) one's honourc1475 Used in oaths and asseverations as an expression of strong assurance or affirmation, by which the speaker pledges his or her honour or good faith. upon my word1591 Now chiefly as upon my word (also 'pon my word: see pon, prep.). As an asseveration: assuredly, certainly, truly, indeed. In later use also as a… honour bright1778 colloquial. honour bright: used as an expression of, or interrogatively as an appeal to, one's honour or sincerity. Cf. honest Injun n. at honest… |
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