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Meanings of betrothal in anglès

portuguès
noivado
espanyol
promesa
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A mutual promise to marry.

noivado
portuguès
esponsais
català
compromís
espanyol
compromiso

The act of becoming betrothed or engaged.

compromís
Sinònims
Examples for "espousal"
Examples for "espousal"
1
The espousal of Abolitionism by Mr. Chase was a remarkable circumstance.
The Abolitionists / Together With Personal Memories Of The Strug...
2
Newton's espousal of the Emission Theory is said to have retarded scientific discovery.
Six Lectures on Light / Delivered In The United States In 1872-1...
3
None watched their espousal save the trees and the mild faces of the stars.
The Forest Lovers
4
Allusion has been made to the ring as the symbol of the spiritual espousal.
The Customs of Old England
5
The espousal of greenbackism in 1867 only reenforced that resolution.
A History of Trade Unionism in the United States
Usage of betrothal in anglès
1
Your father negotiated the betrothal with such zest all those years ago.
The notorious scoundrel
2
The news of their betrothal aroused a storm in the family circle.
The Northern Light
3
The women sing in chorus, and the ceremony of betrothal is over.
From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan
4
A few days later the betrothal took place in the baronial residence.
The Goose Man
5
Everyone in the party knew of the betrothal of Dick and Laura.
Dick Prescott's Fourth Year at West Point / Or, Ready to Drop th...
6
Obviously, his father had not discussed the betrothal announcement with her beforehand.
Paul of dune
7
The betrothal in 1180 of Alexius with Agnes, daughter of Louis VII.
The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia, Volume 1 of 28
8
It was her favorite among the betrothal gifts your father gave her.
The Bone Doll's Twin
9
Nor could he make the counterclaim for a dissolving of the betrothal.
We Can't Have Everything: A Novel
10
That betrothal day was the last happy day of the poor wretches.
Armenian Literature: Comprising Poetry, Drama, Folk-lore and Cla...
11
The betrothal was completed before Frederick stood so near to the throne.
The Avenger
12
He was betrothed, and the Empress Elizabeth herself had blessed the betrothal.
The Merchant of Berlin: An Historical Novel
13
The change had been noticeable since the announcement of the philosopher's betrothal.
Our Friend the Charlatan
14
The formal act of betrothal between John and his cousin took place.
For the Temple: A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem
15
He repeated some remarks the girl had made about betrothal and marriage.
Captain Mansana & Mother's Hands
16
This was not the blithe morning of betrothal she had looked for.
The Half-Hearted
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Betrothal through the time
Betrothal across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common