betrothing
- present participle of betroth.
Example Sentences
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But he coyly refrained from betrothing himself publicly to the growing Gaullist Union, headed by Ren� Capitant, which had announced that it would fight the constitution, put up candidates in the next elections.
From Time Magazine Archive
They had a ceremony of betrothing, which preceded that of marriage.
From Travels in the United States of America Commencing in the Year 1793, and Ending in 1797. With the Author's Journals of his Two Voyages Across the Atlantic. by Priest, William
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 Müller, Karl Otfried
Accordingly, the usual ceremonies of betrothing being over, he returned to his own city of Bethlehem, to set his house in order, and make the needful provisions for the marriage.
From Women of Early Christianity by Brittain, Alfred
Only three years ago, when your Majesty's father was alive, there was some talk of peace and of betrothing you to her, and that was when her portrait was sent here.
From Europa's Fairy Book by Batten, John Dickson
