1.
Faithfulness, fidelity, or loyalty.
2.
One's word or promise, especially in engaging oneself to marry.
Origin:
Troth derives from a variation of truth in certain regions of England. Over time it has taken on a distinct meaning in certain phrases.
If Barbara had kept her troth to him, he would reward her.
2. Disbosom
1. To reveal; confess.
Origin:
Disbosom comes from the ancient word bosom, which possibly goes back to the roots of the Indo-European languages. Bosom can mean "breast; womb; surface; or ship's hold." The first recorded use of disbosom is in the 18th century.
He disbosom to the police about his involvement in the murder of his friend.
3. Pigeonhole
1. To lay aside for use or reference at some later, indefinite time.
noun:
1. One of a series of small, open compartments, as in a desk,cabinet, or the like, used for filing or sorting papers, letters,etc.
2. In printing, white space created by setting words or lines too far apart.
Origin:
Pigeonhole begins with the sense of a literal nesting place for the bird, then finds figurative usage in printing. The first use as a verb is recorded in 1854.
Mobility’s hard in Spain; people pigeonhole you for life in the box where they think you belong.
4. Dovetail
1.
To join or fit together compactly or harmoniously.
2.
In carpentry, a joint formed of one or more such tenons fitting tightly within corresponding mortises.
3.
To join or fit together by means of a carpentry dovetail or dovetails.
1.
In carpentry, a tenon broader at its end than at its base; pin.
Origin:
Dovetail originates in woodworking, with a joint that resembles the tail of a dove. The figurative sense derives from the tight fit made by such a joint.
The daily plymouth bristol operation will also dovetail into the new leeds route.
5. Bird-dog
1. To follow, watch carefully, or investigate.
2. In slang, to steal or attempt to steal another person's date.
2. In slang, to steal or attempt to steal another person's date.
noun:
1. One of various breeds of dogs trained to hunt or retrieve birds.
2. A person hired to locate special items or people, especially a talent scout who seeks out promising athletes.
1. One of various breeds of dogs trained to hunt or retrieve birds.
2. A person hired to locate special items or people, especially a talent scout who seeks out promising athletes.
Origin:
Bird-dog derives from breeds of dogs used in hunting that are known for their tenacious sense for following birds. The sense "to attempt to steal someone else's date" originates in the 19th century.Connors thinks my department is so incompetent that he's sending someone to bird-dog my investigation?
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