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oaths |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Oath \Oath\ ([=o]th), n.; pl {Oaths} ([=o][th]z). [OE. othe, oth, ath, AS [=a][eth]; akin to D. eed, OS [=e][eth], G. eid, Icel. ei[eth]r, Sw ed Dan. eed, Goth. ai[thorn]s; cf OIr. oeth.] 1. A solemn affirmation or declaration, made with a reverent appeal to God for the truth of what is affirmed. ``I have an oath in heaven'' --Shak. An oath of secrecy for the concealing of those [inventions] which we think fit to keep secret. --Bacon. 2. A solemn affirmation, connected with a sacred object, or one regarded as sacred, as the temple, the altar, the blood of Abel, the Bible, the Koran, etc 3. (Law) An appeal (in verification of a statement made) to a superior sanction, in such a form as exposes the party making the appeal to an indictment for perjury if the statement be false. 4. A careless and blasphemous use of the name of the divine Being or anything divine or sacred, by way of appeal or as a profane exclamation or ejaculation; an expression of profane swearing. ``A terrible oath'' --Shak.
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