What' are the meanings of "troth" and "nigh"?

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2007-09-23 05:27:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages

nigh meant near

troth is a promise of marriage - but probably stronger than an engagement

2007-09-23 05:32:27 · answer #1 · answered by Beardo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

troth means to promise. nigh means near.

2007-09-23 12:32:00 · answer #2 · answered by cashag 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Troth means fidelity - as in the marriage vows, I plight to thee my troth.

Nigh simply means near.

2007-09-23 12:38:20 · answer #3 · answered by ~~Comboverguy~~ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋