Definitions for betrothal
bɪˈtroʊ ðəl, -ˈtrɔ θəlbe·trothal

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. betrothal, troth, engagementnoun

   a mutual promise to marry

2. betrothal, espousalnoun

   the act of becoming betrothed or engaged

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. betrothalnoun

   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.

2. Etymology: See betroth

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1. betrothal

   An engagement or betrothal is the period of time between the declaration of acceptance of a marriage proposal and the marriage itself (which is typically but not always commenced with a wedding). During this period, a couple is said to be fiancés (from the French), betrothed, intended, affianced, engaged to be married, or simply engaged. Future brides and grooms may be called fiancée (feminine) or fiancé (masculine), the betrothed, a wife-to-be or husband-to-be, respectively. The duration of the courtship varies vastly, and is largely dependent on cultural norms or upon the agreement of the parties involved. Long engagements were once common in formal arranged marriages, and it was not uncommon for parents betrothing children to arrange marriages many years before the engaged couple were old enough. This is still done in some countries. Many traditional Christian denominations have optional rites for Christian betrothal (also known as 'blessing an engaged couple' or 'declaration of intention') that bless and ratify the intent of a couple to marry before God and the Church.

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1. betrothal

   Betrothal is a formal agreement or contract between two people to get married at a future date, also known as engagement. It is a commitment made with the intention of ultimate marriage and traditionally involves the exchange of rings or tokens as symbols of this promise.

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1. Betrothalnoun

   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

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1. • Promise

How to pronounce betrothal?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say betrothal in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of betrothal in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of betrothal in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=betrothal
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Betrothal
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betrothal
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/betrothal