betrothal Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a mutual promise to marry
engagement; troth.
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noun the act of becoming betrothed or engaged
espousal.
WordNet
Be*troth"al noun
Definitions
The act of betrothing, or the fact of being betrothed; a mutual promise, engagement, or contract for a future marriage between the persons betrothed; betrothment; affiance. "The feast of betrothal." Longfellow.
