Definition of oath

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Oath (n.) 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..

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Affidavit :: Affidavit (n.) A sworn statement in writing; a declaration in writing, signed and made upon oath before an authorized magistrate..
Oath :: Oath (n.) 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..
Swear :: Swear (v. t.) To utter or affirm with a solemn appeal to God for the truth of the declaration; to make (a promise, threat, or resolve) under oath..
Oath :: Oath (n.) A solemn affirmation or declaration, made with a reverent appeal to God for the truth of what is affirmed..
Zounds :: Zounds (interj.) An exclamation formerly used as an oath, and an expression of anger or wonder..
Discharge :: Discharge (v. t.) To give forth; to emit or send out; as, a pipe discharges water; to let fly; to give expression to; to utter; as, to discharge a horrible oath..
Depose :: Depose (v. i.) To bear witness; to testify under oath; to make deposition.
Anorexy :: Anorexy (n.) Want of appetite, without a loathing of food..
Glut :: Glut (n.) Plenty, to satiety or repletion; a full supply; hence, often, a supply beyond sufficiency or to loathing; over abundance; as, a glut of the market..
Objuration :: Objuration (n.) A binding by oath.
Unwilling :: Unwilling (a.) Not willing; loath; disinclined; reluctant; as, an unwilling servant..
Detestation :: Detestation (n.) The act of detesting; extreme hatred or dislike; abhorrence; loathing.
Loathliness :: Loathliness (n.) Loathsomeness.
Lothsome :: Lothsome (a.) See Loath, Loathly, etc..
Rapper :: Rapper (n.) A forcible oath or lie.
Swear :: Swear (v. t.) To put to an oath; to cause to take an oath; to administer an oath to; -- ofetn followed by in or into; as, to swear witnesses; to swear a jury; to swear in an officer; he was sworn into office..
Wlatsome :: Wlatsome (a.) Loathsome; disgusting; hateful.
Oathbreaking :: Oathbreaking (n.) The violation of an oath; perjury.
Mennonite :: Mennonite (n.) One of a small denomination of Christians, so called from Menno Simons of Friesland, their founder. They believe that the New Testament is the only rule of faith, that there is no original sin, that infants should not be baptized, and that Christians ought not to take oath, hold office, or render military service..
Oath :: Oath (n.) 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..
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