betrothing

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of pledging or committing oneself to marry.

  - "Their betrothing ceremony was a grand affair."
  - "The betrothing of the prince and princess was announced to the public."

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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', 'betroth', meaning 'to bind, to pledge'.

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Trivia

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1. In Shakespeare's play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', the characters Lysander and Hermia are betrothed to each other.

2. The word 'betrothing' is rarely used in modern English and is more commonly replaced by the term 'engagement'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Engagement: Engagement refers to the period of time between betrothing and marriage, during which the couple is officially engaged to be married.

2. Marriage: Marriage is the legal and social union between two people, typically involving a ceremony and the exchange of vows.

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Culture

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In medieval Europe, betrothing was an important step in the marriage process, often involving the exchange of gifts and the signing of a contract. Betrothing was also a common theme in literature, particularly in romantic stories.

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   - Visualize a couple exchanging rings and making a commitment to marry during a betrothing ceremony.

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   - Associate the word 'betrothing' with the idea of making a commitment to marry.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'betrothing' starts with the letter 'b' and is related to the idea of binding or committing oneself to marry.

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