betroth
[bih-trohth, -trawth]
verb (used with object)
to arrange for the marriage of; affiance (usually used in passive constructions): The couple was betrothed with the approval of both families.
Archaic. to promise to marry.
Origin of betroth
Synonyms for betroth
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Examples from the Web for betroth
Historical Examples of betroth
I betroth thee unto me according to the Law of Moses and Israel.
Dreamers of the GhettoI. Zangwill
I went there not to meet death, but to betroth myself to it.
MaupratGeorge Sand
I will betroth her to your nephew, my beloved Montagu's son.
The Last Of The Barons, CompleteEdward Bulwer-Lytton
I only say, For six months to come, betroth yourself to no other man.
The Talk of the Town, Volume 1 (of 2)James Payn
It was the custom to betroth before marriage, as it is at this day.
Finger-Ring LoreWilliam Jones
betroth
verb
Word Origin for betroth
C14 betreuthen, from be- + treuthe troth, truth
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