Associations to the word «Betrothal»

Wiktionary

BETROTHAL, noun. 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.

Dictionary definition

BETROTHAL, noun. A mutual promise to marry.
BETROTHAL, noun. The act of becoming betrothed or engaged.

Wise words

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Nathaniel Hawthorne