betrothment

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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

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

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

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 Martineau, Harriet

You shall marry Aurelia, and in a few days we shall solemnize the betrothment.

From The Devil's Elixir Vol. II (of 2) by Hoffmann, E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus)