- a variation of betrothal.
betrothment
Example Sentences
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One thing, however, is strictly forbidden, and if in this instance they prove contumacious, the betrothment is instantly broken and the pair are never united, and thenceforward bear an evil reputation amongst their sect.
From The Zincali: an account of the gypsies of Spain by George Henry Borrow
The occasion, on the particular January day mentioned above, was the betrothment of one of the house-maidens to a young farm-servant of the establishment.
From Feats on the Fiord The third book in "The Playfellow" by Harriet Martineau
And when he gave her the kiss of betrothment her lips grew white.
From Septimius Felton, or, the Elixir of Life by Nathaniel Hawthorne
In Norway, this betrothment gives the couple a certain dignity beyond that of the unengaged, and more liberty of companionship, together with certain rights in law.
From Feats on the Fiord The third book in "The Playfellow" by Harriet Martineau
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.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Noah Webster
