Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - oath
Oath
oath
n. (pl. oaths) 1 a solemn declaration or undertaking (often naming God) as to the truth of something or as a commitment to future action. 2 a statement or promise contained in an oath (oath of allegiance). 3 a profane or blasphemous utterance; a curse. Phrases and idioms on (or under) oath having sworn a solemn oath. take (or swear) an oath make such a declaration or undertaking. Etymology: OE ath f. Gmc
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noun (plural ~s) Etymology: Middle English ooth, from Old English āth; akin to Old High German eid ~, Middle Irish oeth Date: before 12th century 1. a. 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, a solemn attestation of the truth or inviolability of one's words, something (as a promise) corroborated by an ~, an irreverent or careless use of a sacred name ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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