Definitions for: Betrothal

[n] the act of becoming betrothed or engaged
[n] a mutual promise to marry

Webster (1913) Definition: Be*troth"al, n.
The act of betrothing, or the fact of being betrothed; a
mutual promise, engagement, or contract for a future marriage
between the persons betrothed; betrothment; affiance. ``The
feast of betrothal.'' --Longfellow.

Synonyms: engagement, espousal, troth

See Also: promise, ringing, rite, ritual