betrothal

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a mutual promise to marry
  2. noun the act of becoming betrothed or engaged

Etymology

From betroth + -al.

In classic literature

Synonyms

troth, engagement

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