First Known Use: before 12th century
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oath
noun \ˈōth\
: a formal and serious promise to tell the truth or to do something
: an offensive or rude word that is used to express anger, frustration, surprise, etc.
plural oaths \ˈōthz, ˈōths\
Full Definition of OATH
1
a (1) : a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says (2) : a solemn attestation of the truth or inviolability of one's words b : something (as a promise) corroborated by an oath
2
: an irreverent or careless use of a sacred name; broadly : swearword
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Origin of OATH
Middle English ooth, from Old English āth; akin to Old High German eid oath, Middle Irish oeth
OATH Defined for Kids
oath
noun \ˈōth\
plural oaths \ˈōthz, ˈōths\
Definition of OATH for Kids
1
: a solemn promise to tell the truth or do a specific thing
2
: an obscene or impolite word used to express anger or frustration
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