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betrothal1844, from betroth + -al (2). Earlier in same sense were betrothment (1580s), betrothing (14c.).
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betrothalThe first part of the two-part process of Jewish marriage, which creates the legal relationship without the mutual obligations. In Hebrew, it is called "kiddushin."
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betrothaln. Engagement to marry.
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betrothal(n) a mutual promise to marry(n) the act of becoming betrothed or engaged
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