betroth
verb (used with object)
to arrange for the marriage of; affiance (usually used in passive constructions).
betrothing
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present participleof betroth.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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By betrothing, the mind of the one is united to the mind of the other, so as to effect a marriage of the spirit previous to a marriage of the body.
From The Delights of Wisdom Pertaining to Conjugial Love by Emanuel Swedenborg
On hearing this, her parents became greatly distressed, as they were averse to betrothing their daughter to a stranger of whom they knew nothing.
From Santal Folk Tales by A. Campbell
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.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Noah Webster
X. When the time of betrothing is completed, the nuptials ought to take place.
From The Delights of Wisdom Pertaining to Conjugial Love by Emanuel Swedenborg
Two things were, however, requisite as an introduction and preparation to marriage at Sparta, first, betrothing on the part of the father;1352 secondly, the seizure of the bride.
From The History and Antiquities of the Doric Race, Vol. 2 of 2 by Karl Otfried Müller
