betrothal
English
noun
Definitions
- The act of betrothing.
- The fact of being betrothed; a mutual promise, engagement, or contract for a future marriage between two people.
Etymology
Suffix from English betroth.
Origin
English
betroth
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Cognates and derived terms
- betroth English
- betrothable English
- betrothed English
- betrothen English
- betrothment English
- troth English
- bitrouthen Middle English