Definition of betrothal
1 : the act of betrothing or fact of being betrothed
2 : a mutual promise or contract for a future marriage
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Examples of betrothal in a Sentence
They were both young at the time of their betrothal.
the couple's betrothal lasted four years
Origin and Etymology of betrothal
see betroth
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BETROTHAL Defined for English Language Learners
betrothal
playDefinition of betrothal for English Language Learners
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: the act of promising to marry someone
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: an agreement that two people will be married in the future
BETROTHAL Defined for Kids
betrothal
playDefinition of betrothal for Students
: an engagement to be married
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