betroth

verb

be·​troth bi-ˈtrōt͟h How to pronounce betroth (audio)
-ˈtrȯth,
bē- How to pronounce betroth (audio)
betrothed; betrothing; betroths

transitive verb

1
: to promise to marry
2
: to give in marriage

Examples of betroth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The American Horror Story star announced that she’s betrothed to her actor boyfriend Cody John on July 15, posting a smiling picture where her ring is front and center. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 16 July 2024 He was betrothed in 1977 to wife No. 3, Veronica Porsche, in Beverly Hills. Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 10 July 2024 She is betrothed to Prince Jacaerys. Phoebe Campbell as Rhaena Targaryen Rhaena is Baela's younger sister. Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 29 June 2024 That Kiyama has promised him he’ll be betrothed to Kiyama’s granddaughter certainly influences his opinion. Keith Phipps, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for betroth 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from be- + trouthe truth, troth

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of betroth was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Betroth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/betroth. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

betroth

verb
be·​troth bi-ˈträth How to pronounce betroth (audio) -ˈtrȯth How to pronounce betroth (audio)
-ˈtrōth,
 or with  t͟h
: to promise to marry or give in marriage

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