betrothment

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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

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

From Floyd Grandon's Honor by Douglas, Amanda Minnie

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

He was also to restore to Philip the fortresses and estates which had been conveyed to his father as Alice's dowry at the time of her betrothment to Richard in her infancy.

From Richard I Makers of History by Abbott, Jacob

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