"break-vow" meaning in All languages combined

See break-vow on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: break-vows [plural]
Etymology: From break + vow. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|break|vow}} break + vow Head templates: {{en-noun}} break-vow (plural break-vows)
  1. (obsolete, derogatory) An untrustworthy person; someone who habitually breaks vows and promises. Tags: derogatory, obsolete Categories (topical): People Synonyms: break-promise, oathbreaker, piker (english: Australia & New Zealand) [slang], reneger

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