n. The act of betrothing, or the state of being betrothed.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. The act of betrothing, or the state of being betrothed; betrothal.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A mutual and formal promise or contract made for or by a man and a woman with a view to their marriage; betrothal; the act or state of being betrothed, or promised in marriage.
Word Usage
"This passed in sight of the whole assembled court, who naturally regarded the action as a kind of betrothment; and the long suspense being apparently ended, the feelings of every party broke forth without restraint or disguise."