Obs. [A prep.1 + OE. pliht danger, engagement, promise, pledge.] In faith, in truth, truly, certainly, surely. Often expletive, or in asseveration.
1297. R. Glouc., 511. Hii smite out of hor castles iarmed wel apliȝt.
c. 1306. Pol. Songs, 218. He com yn at Newegate, y telle yt ou aplyht.
c. 1400. Sowdone, 573. Fifteen thousande lefte in the feelde aplight.
c. 1460. Lybeaus Disc., 45. Anoon without any dwellyng, Tell me thyn name aplyght.
