betrothal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The act of betrothing.
The fact of being betrothed; a mutual promise, engagement, or contract for a future marriage between two people.

/bɪˈtɹəʊ.ðəl/ /bɪˈtɹoʊ.ðəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-betrothal.wav /bɪˈtɹəʉ.ðəl/ /bɪˈtɹɐʉ.ðəl/

betrothal betrothals

From betroth + -al.

betrothment affiance

prebetrothal

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