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masculine

/sɛʁ.mɑ̃/

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Translation

oath, vow

Word origin

From Latin sacramentum, which meant a thing set apart as sacred and, in particular, a soldier's oath. It comes from sacrare ('to consecrate').

Origin: Latin
Root: sacramentum
English cognates: sacrament, sacred

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralserments

Examples

He took the oath before the judge.

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Vows of love do not always last.

She swore never to lie.

That oath has followed him for years.

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Their vows are worth nothing any more.

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This word is part of lesson 50.