betrothment

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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)

The friendly, flattering Minister—he presented, as a proof of it, a valuable saddle to the Captain—informed him of Rabette's visit, and gave hints about betrothment and the like.

From Titan: A Romance v. 1 (of 2) by Richter, Jean Paul Friedrich

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)

Wouldst thou know the hour of thy betrothment?

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

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