break-promise

English

Etymology

break +‎ promise

Noun

break-promise (plural break-promises)

1. (obsolete, derogatory) An untrustworthy person; someone who habitually breaks vows and promises.
   • 1599, William Shakespeare, As You Like It, act 4, scene 1:

     if you break one jot of your promise or come one / minute behind your hour, I will think you the most / pathetical break-promise and the most hollow lover

Synonyms

• break-vow, oathbreaker, piker (Australia & New Zealand, slang), reneger