ETYM Old Eng. othe, oth, ath, as. âth; akin to Dutch eed, os. ęth, German eid, Icel. eithr, Swed. ed, Dan. eed, Goth. aiths; cf. OIr. oeth.
Swearing to the truth of a statement; to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury; SYN. vow, swearing.
Solemn promise to tell the truth or perform some duty, combined with a declaration naming a deity or something held sacred. In the us witnesses raise their right hand in taking the oath. + prikaži više

ETYM Old Fren. plege, pleige, pledge, guaranty, Late Lat. plegium, plivium; akin to Old Fren. plevir to bail, guaranty, perhaps from Latin praebere to proffer, offer (sc. fidem a trust, a promise of security), but cf. also Eng. play. Related to Prebend, Replevin.
1. A deposit of personal property as security for a debt.
2. A drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event; SYN. toast.
3. Someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group. + prikaži više

ETYM Old Eng. vou, Old Fren. vou, veu, vo, vu, French veu, from Latin votum, from vovere, to vow. Related to Avow, Devout, Vote.
> 1. A solemn promise; an act by which one consecrates or devotes himself, absolutely or conditionally, wholly or in part, for a longer or shorter time, to some act, service, or condition.
2. Specifically, a promise of fidelity; a pledge of love or affection. + prikaži više