betrothment

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Thus, in the case before us, the betrothment rests upon what God vouchsafes along with it, inasmuch as thereby only does it become a true betrothment.

From Christology of the Old Testament: And a Commentary on the Messianic Predictions, Vol. 1 by Hengstenberg, Ernst Wilhelm

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

This betrothment of children, and all their other miserable arts, shall not save them.

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

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 Webster, Noah

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)