betrothal
be·troth·al
noun \-ˈtrō-thəl, -ˈtrȯ-, -thəl\Definition of BETROTHAL
1
: the act of betrothing or fact of being betrothed
2
: a mutual promise or contract for a future marriage
Examples of BETROTHAL
- They were both young at the time of their betrothal.
- <the couple's betrothal lasted four years>
First Known Use of BETROTHAL
1831
Related to BETROTHAL
Antonyms: disengagement
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