Definition of betrothal Betrothal

be•troth•al

We found 6 definitions of betrothal from 5 different sources.

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What does betrothal mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: betrothals

betrothal - a mutual promise to marry
  troth, engagement
  promise grounds for feeling hopeful about the future; "there is little or no promise that he will recover"
betrothal - the act of becoming betrothed or engaged
  espousal
  rite, ritual an established ceremony prescribed by a religion; "the rite of baptism"
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  • 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.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • betrothal (n.)
    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.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • betrothal
    A mutual promise to marry.

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