banns

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With regard to the publication of Banns of Marriage, it appears to have been the custom in the primitive ages that the Church should be forewarned of marriages.

From Curious Church Customs and Cognate Subjects by Andrews, William

On the sixteenth of next month the Banns must be put up in Ossory church, or you will lose the money.

From No Name by Collins, Wilkie

These are, mainly, two: Banns and Licences—both intended to secure the best safeguard of all, publicity.

From The Church: Her Books and Her Sacraments by Holmes, E. E.

Banns are published by announcing the coming marriage together with the full names of both parties, their birthplace, status and residence, on three consecutive Sundays or holidays.

From Marriage and Divorce Laws of the World by Ringrose, Hyacinthe

"Where did you say you had the Banns published, Harold?" she asked, leaning her head against his shoulder.

From In the Van; or, The Builders by Price-Brown, John