Meaning
A solemn pledge or promise that invokes a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English ooth, oth, ath, from Old English āþ (“oath”), from Proto-West Germanic *aiþ (“oath”), from Proto-Germanic *aiþaz (“oath”). Cognate with Scots aith, athe (“oath”), North Frisian ith, iss (“oath”), Saterland Frisian Eed (“oath”), West Frisian eed (“oath”), Dutch eed (“oath”), German Eid (“oath”), Swedish ed (“oath”), Icelandic eið (“oath”), Latin ūtor (“make use of, employ, avail”, verb), Old Irish óeth (“oath”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 25 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-08-29TADHINO
- 2026-08-09HACELOT
- 2026-07-26OACHILT
- 2026-05-22OATHINL
- 2026-05-16AEHNOPT
- 2026-04-08TANHBIO
- 2025-12-16TWARNHO
- 2025-09-14OAEPHTD
- 2025-08-25TAOHGLU
- 2025-02-11OUATHDN
- 2024-11-11HADPROT
- 2024-11-04AHMNOPT
+13 earlier appearances in the archive.