foy
- noun
- Archaic
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- The knight pledged his foy to the king before riding into battle.
Examples
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She gave her foy to the cause, promising unwavering support.
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He gave his foy to the king during the ceremony.
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In ancient times, a person's foy was considered their most valuable quality.
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The foy he pledged was honored by all.
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In the formal ceremony, he swore his foy to uphold the values of the kingdom.
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Her foy to the community was evident in her dedicated volunteer work.
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During the vow renewal, they reaffirmed their foy to one another in front of their friends and family.
Synonyms
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3.6
A formal promise made in a serious or official situation
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9.9
Loyalty and duty given to a ruler or country in a formal ceremony
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A serious promise to tell the truth or keep a secret
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9.9
A serious promise to be loyal, often made before marriage
A serious promise soldiers make to the state or their commander
How Serious
Surface Forms
Etymology
Foy meaning faith, trust, or a pledge comes from the Old French foi and the Latin fides, both meaning 'faith'. To give your foy was to give your 'faith' or loyalty, so the word came to mean a solemn promise or trust.