English word truth comes from Proto-Germanic *triwwiz (Faithful. True.), Proto-Indo-European *deru-, Proto-Germanic - iþō
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *triwwiz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Faithful. True. |
| *deru- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | solid, steadfast, firm, solid |
| - iþō | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | |
| *triwwiþō | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Promise, contract. |
| trēowþ | Old English (ang) | |
| treowthe | Middle English (enm) | |
| truth | English (en) | (nonstandard, intransitive) To tell the truth.. (obsolete, transitive) To assert as true; to declare; to speak truthfully.. To make exact; to correct for inaccuracy. (archaic) Faithfulness, fidelity.. (countable) Something acknowledged to be true; a true statement or axiom.. (obsolete) A pledge of loyalty or faith.. (physics, dated) Topness. (See also truth quark.). Conformity to fact or [...] |