The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word TROTH
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result TROTH
- It was pledged to be red hot
- Faith displayed by husband? Wrong, in hindsight
- Old-fashioned trust to run hotel
- Initially tests resolve over treacherous husband’s fidelity
- Following left-winger it’s hard to show old-fashioned faith
- Jog along with husband in old-fashioned marriage pledge
- Ultimately spout rubbish on origin of high fidelity
- Make gentle progress with hospital pledge
- Pace before husband’s first marital pledge
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What does TROTH mean?
TROTH noun- An oath, pledge, or promise.
- Truth; something true.
- To pledge to marry somebody.