betrothing

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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

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

By betrothing each party is prepared for conjugial love, 302.

From The Delights of Wisdom Pertaining to Conjugial Love by Swedenborg, Emanuel

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

All the more necessary, in the opinion of the time, to prevent youths and maidens betrothing themselves without their parents' consent.

From The Age of the Reformation by Smith, Preserved