betroth

Meanings

• Verb

  To pledge or engage oneself to marry (someone).

  - "He was betrothed to her before they even met."
  - "The couple were betrothed in a grand ceremony."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with betroth
bother , bothher , other

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Variants

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betroth , betrothed , betrothing , betroths

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Etymology

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From Old French 'betrother' meaning 'to pledge, engage, or obligate'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'betroth' is derived from the Old French word 'betrother', which means 'to pledge'.

2. Betrothal was a common practice in medieval Europe and was often marked by a feast called a 'betrothal feast'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Engagement: A promise to marry, often marked by an exchange of rings.

2. Marriage: A legally or religiously binding commitment between two people to live together as husband and wife.

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Culture

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In medieval Europe, betrothal was a formal engagement to marry, often marked by an exchange of gifts and a feast. In some cultures, betrothal is still practiced as a pre-wedding ceremony.

How to Memorize "betroth"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a couple exchanging rings and making a commitment to marry.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of a formal commitment to marry.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember: B-etroth-ed, like be-trot-ted to a post.

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