betrothment

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The first was the betrothment, the second was the marriage.

From Mary Queen of Scots Makers of History by Abbott, Jacob

In both sects there is a betrothment: amongst the Jews for seven, amongst the Gitanos for a period of two years.

From The Zincali: an account of the gypsies of Spain by Borrow, George Henry

A short time previous to the expiration of the term of the betrothment, preparations are made for the Gypsy bridal.

From The Zincali: an account of the gypsies of Spain by Borrow, George Henry

Marriage is invariably preceded by betrothment; and the couple must then wait two years before their union can take place, according to the law of the Cales.

From The Zincali: an account of the gypsies of Spain by Borrow, George Henry

She was eighteen and adorable, but her mother would not hear to a betrothment.

From Floyd Grandon's Honor by Douglas, Amanda Minnie