plighting

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of pledging or promising, especially solemnly.

  - "They took an oath to uphold the law, thus plighting their troth to justice."
  - "The couple plighted their troth in a grand ceremony."

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Variants

List of all variants of plighting that leads to same result
plight , plighted , plighter , plighters , plighting , plights

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Etymology

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From Old English plegian, to play, engage in, from plegan, to move, go. Related to pledge.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'plighting of troth' was used in medieval literature and folklore to refer to the act of betrothal or engagement.

2. In some cultures, the exchange of rings during a wedding ceremony is a symbolic representation of the plighting of troth.

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Related Concepts

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1. pledging: The act of formally promising or swearing an oath.

2. troth: Loyalty, faith, or fidelity, especially in the context of a marriage or other long-term commitment.

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Culture

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In medieval literature and folklore, plighting of troth was a significant ritual in which a couple exchanged vows and pledged their love and commitment to each other.

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