noun
- the act of formally engaging two people to be married
Usage: formal
verb
- present participle of betroth; formally engaging to marry
Usage: formal
Examples
- The betrothing ceremony took place in the village church.
- Her parents were betrothing her to a wealthy merchant.
- The betrothing of the young couple was celebrated by both families.
- In medieval times, betrothing often occurred when children were very young.
- The formal betrothing required the consent of both sets of parents.
- They were betrothing their daughter according to ancient customs.