Definition of banns Banns
banns
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What does banns mean?
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NounPlural: banns |
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| banns - a public announcement of a proposed marriage | ||
| announcement, promulgation a formal public statement; "the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war"; "a declaration of independence" | ||
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- banns (Noun)
The announcement of a forthcoming marriage legally required for a church wedding in England and Wales and read on the three Sundays preceding the marriage.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- banns (n. pl.)
Notice of a proposed marriage, proclaimed in a church, or other place prescribed by law, in order that any person may object, if he knows of just cause why the marriage should not take place.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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banns
banz, n.pl. a proclamation of marriage.—To forbid the banns, to make formal objection to a projected marriage. [From Ban.]
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🔤- banns, noun, singular of bannses.
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