betrothment

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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 Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay)

He was more frightened than anybody at the moment the owl cried, on your betrothment night, when you fancied that Nipen had carried off Oddo.

From Feats on the Fiord The third book in "The Playfellow" by Martineau, Harriet

The friendly, flattering Minister—he presented, as a proof of it, a valuable saddle to the Captain—informed him of Rabette's visit, and gave hints about betrothment and the like.

From Titan: A Romance v. 1 (of 2) by Richter, Jean Paul Friedrich

This was his betrothment and marriage to Marie Hélène, the daughter of Nicolas Boullé, private secretary to the young King.

From A Little Girl in Old Quebec by Douglas, Amanda Minnie

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 Ingemann, Bernhard Severin