Modern truth continues Middle English trewthe through English spelling and sound history.
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truth
conformity to fact or reality; sincerity; fidelity
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PARENT / EARLIER FORM / attestedMiddle English · Middle English · faith loyalty truthtrewthe
loyalty, fidelity, truth
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THE COMPLETE RELATIONSHIP
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Fidelity and constancy coexist historically with sincerity and factual correspondence.
Merriam-Webster reports use before the twelfth century.
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Truth — Definition, Word History, and First Known UseWord History, definitions, and First Known Use
supportsAUDIT SOURCE ↗ORIGINAL ↗Supplies Middle English trewthe, current senses, and the early fidelity horizon.
Truth — American Heritage DictionaryHeadword etymology
contextAUDIT SOURCE ↗ORIGINAL ↗Independently supplies the loyalty history.
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