They were both young at the time of their betrothal.
the couple's betrothal lasted four years
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First Known Use: 1683
in the meaning defined at sense 2
See Words from the same year: the act of promising to marry someone
: an agreement that two people will be married in the future
Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for betrothal Spanish Central: Translation of betrothal Nglish: Translation of betrothal for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about betrothal
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