English Explanatory Dictionary

time of asking

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A repeated occurrence or event.

Word forms

time of asking times of asking

Etymology

From the formula for the banns of marriage. English law requires that forthcoming marriages be announced to the congregation at three church services, followed by if any of you know cause or just impediment why these two persons may not be joined together in holy matrimony, ye are to declare it. "This is for the nth time of asking".

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