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betroth

American  
[bih-trohth, -trawth] / bɪˈtroʊð, -ˈtrɔθ /

verb (used with object)

  1. to arrange for the marriage of; affiance (usually used in passive constructions).

    The couple was betrothed with the approval of both families.
    Synonyms:
    plight, pledge, promise, engage

  2. Archaic. to promise to marry.

betroth British  
/ bɪˈtrəʊð /

verb

  1. archaic (tr) to promise to marry or to give in marriage

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Etymology

Origin of betroth

1275–1325; Middle English betrouthe, variant of betreuthe ( be- be- + treuthe truth; troth )

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