- a variation of betrothal.
betrothment
Example Sentences
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A short time previous to the expiration of the term of the betrothment, preparations are made for the Gypsy bridal.
From The Zincali: an account of the gypsies of Spain by Borrow, George Henry
The story of this betrothment at Erlingsen’s will explain what I have just said.
From Feats on the Fiord The third book in "The Playfellow" by Martineau, Harriet
The circumstances of this betrothment were somewhat extraordinary.
From Richard I Makers of History by Abbott, Jacob
In both sects there is a betrothment: amongst the Jews for seven, amongst the Gitanos for a period of two years.
From The Zincali: an account of the gypsies of Spain by Borrow, George Henry
It was subsequently explained by a protector, that these were women who had daughters betrothed to the men of their tribe, and that during the period of betrothment the mothers are always thus rigidly veiled.
