betrothal

[ bih-troh-thuhl, -traw-thuhl ]
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noun
  1. the act or state of being betrothed; engagement.

Origin of betrothal

1
First recorded in 1835–45; betroth + -al2
  • Also be·troth·ment [bih-trohth-muhnt, -trawth-] /bɪˈtroʊð mənt, -ˈtrɔθ-/ .

Other words from betrothal

  • pre·be·troth·al, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for betrothal

betrothal

/ (bɪˈtrəʊðəl) /


noun
  1. engagement to be married

  2. a mutual promise to marry

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