betrothment
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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.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Noah Webster
From the time of her betrothment to Mr. Willet, a new life seemed born in her spirit and a new beauty stamped upon her countenance.
From The Good Time Coming by T. S. (Timothy Shay) Arthur
Her betrothment to the Danish crown-prince was concluded by a written document, but the public announcement of this alliance was to be deferred for a few years.
From The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance by Bernhard Severin Ingemann
Her early betrothment to King Erik Christopherson had been one of the conditions of his release from Nordborg Castle, after he was taken prisoner in the war with Duke Waldemar's father.
From The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance by Bernhard Severin Ingemann
Then the Bishop of Lescar celebrated the betrothment, that same day, in the Château de Monclar.
From Béarn and the Pyrenees A Legendary Tour to the Country of Henri Quatre by Louisa Stuart Costello
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