Sentence example with the word 'betrothal'

betrothal

Definition n. a mutual promise to marry

Last update: September 10, 2015


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Still his position was most delicate, especially when the betrothal between the grand-duke Peter and Sophia of AnhaltZerbst (afterwards Catharine II.) was carried through against his will, and Elizabeth of Holstein, the mother of the bride, arrived in the Prussian interests to spy upon him.   [Please select]

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After the betrothal ceremony the Sultan and the Youngest Prince went to the mosque to pray.   [Please select]

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Indeed, there was between Jasmine and himself the equivalent of a betrothal.   [Please select]

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In the course of the next day the first of the usual betrothal visits were exchanged.   [Please select]

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He and Madeline had agreed that they would tell no one--no one at all--of their betrothal.   [Please select]

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"Yes; I heard something of a duel and a broken betrothal, I think."   [Please select]

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The clergyman stands a step or two above them, and reads the betrothal.   [Please select]

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Come, lady, and my uncle will announce the betrothal.   [Please select]

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Why no betrothal.   [Please select]

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A gentle peace reigned at the Manor after Angela's betrothal.   [Please select]

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It was later agreed that the betrothal should not be announced for the present, except to the parents of the contracting parties.   [Please select]

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