Oathbreaker
/ˈoʊθˌbreɪkər/noun
A person who breaks a sworn promise or oath.
Did you know?In Germanic law and literature, breaking an oath wasn’t just lying; it was treated as a sacred violation that could strip a person of honor, trust, and legal standing.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
āþ
“a solemn sworn promise or pledge”
Old English
OE
bryce
“a breaking, violation, or breach”
Middle English
ME
othbreker
“one who breaks an oath”
Late Middle English
ME
oath-breaker
“a person who violates a sworn pledge”
Modern English
English
oathbreaker
“a person who breaks an oath”