betrothal

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English

Etymology

From betroth +‎ -al.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /bəˈtɹəʊ.ðəl/
  • (US) IPA(key): /bəˈtɹoʊ.ðəl/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

betrothal (countable and uncountable, plural betrothals)

  1. The act of betrothing.
  2. The fact of being betrothed; a mutual promise, engagement, or contract for a future marriage between two people.

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