betrothed

Meanings

• adjective

  The state of being engaged to be married.

  - "The couple were betrothed for two years before getting married."
  - "She was betrothed to a wealthy merchant."

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Pronunciation

1. /bɪˈtɹəʊðd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with betrothed
brewed , bowed , owed , oweded , vowed

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Variants

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betrothed , betrotheds , betroth , betrothing , betroths

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Etymology

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

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Trivia

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

2. In medieval Europe, the betrothal ceremony was an important part of the wedding process, and often involved the exchange of gifts and the signing of a contract.

3. Betrothal rings were not commonly used until the 13th century, and were not always made of precious metals or gemstones.

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Related Concepts

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1. engagement: A period of time during which a couple is formally committed to marrying each other.

2. fiancé(e): A person who is engaged to be married.

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Culture

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In medieval Europe, betrothal was a formal agreement between two families for their children to marry. The betrothed couple would exchange gifts and sometimes live together before the wedding.

How to Memorize "betrothed"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a couple exchanging rings and making a formal agreement to marry.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'betrothal' as meaning 'engagement' or 'commitment' to marry.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'betrothed' is related to the word 'pledge' or 'promise' to marry.

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