betrothment

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But, although Richard's regard for the sacred season of Lent would not allow of his celebrating the marriage, he made a grand celebration in honor of his betrothment to Berengaria before he sailed.

From Richard I Makers of History by Abbott, Jacob

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 Borrow, George Henry

An object which had finally been frustrated, notwithstanding the vigilance of the English fleet, by the safe arrival of Mary in France, and her solemn betrothment to the dauphin.

From Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth by Aikin, Lucy

He was more frightened than anybody at the moment the owl cried, on your betrothment night, when you fancied that Nipen had carried off Oddo.

From Feats on the Fiord The third book in "The Playfellow" by Martineau, Harriet

Wouldst thou know the hour of thy betrothment?

From The Faithful Promiser by Macduff, John R. (John Ross)