| 释义 |
betrothing, vbl. n.|bɪˈtrəʊðɪŋ: see vb|
[f. as prec. + -ing1.]
The action of giving a pledge or engagement to marry; affiancing. Also fig.
c1315Shoreham 59 Wythoute speche and by-treuthynge, And alle manere othe. 1552Huloet, Betroughthyng, or plyghtynge of troughth betwene man and wyfe. a1639W. Whately Prototypes ii. xxxiv. (1640) 158 Betrothing is nothing but a serious promise of future marriage. 1805Scott Last Minstr. v. xxvi, For this is your betrothing day. |
