| Pronunciation: | | bi'trowdhul
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WordNet Dictionary |
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- [n] the act of becoming betrothed or engaged
- [n] a mutual promise to marry
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BETROTHAL is a 9 letter word that starts with B. |
| | Synonyms: | | engagement, espousal, troth |
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| | See Also: | | promise, ringing, rite, ritual |
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Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Be*troth"al\, n.
The act of betrothing, or the fact of being betrothed; a
mutual promise, engagement, or contract for a future marriage
between the persons betrothed; betrothment; affiance. ``The
feast of betrothal.'' --Longfellow.
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