betrothment

Example Sentences

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She was eighteen and adorable, but her mother would not hear to a betrothment.

From Floyd Grandon's Honor by Douglas, Amanda Minnie

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

Then the Bishop of Lescar celebrated the betrothment, that same day, in the Château de Monclar.

From Béarn and the Pyrenees A Legendary Tour to the Country of Henri Quatre by Costello, Louisa Stuart

Her early betrothment to King Erik Christopherson had been one of the conditions of his release from Nordborg Castle, after he was taken prisoner in the war with Duke Waldemar's father.

From The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance by Ingemann, Bernhard Severin

From the time of her betrothment to Mr. Willet, a new life seemed born in her spirit and a new beauty stamped upon her countenance.

From The Good Time Coming by Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay)