handfast
noun
hand·fast
ˈhan(d)-ˌfast 
archaic
: a contract or covenant especially of betrothal or marriage
Examples of handfast in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Next, Jamie performs a two-sentence handfast ceremony.
—
Lincee Ray, EW.com, 25 Apr. 2022
Lincee Ray, EW.com, 25 Apr. 2022
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'handfast.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near handfast
Cite this Entry
“Handfast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handfast. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share