Looking for the meaning of the word BETROTHING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BETROTHING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Betroth
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English betreuthe: from be- (expressing transitivity) + truth. The change in the second syllable was due to association with troth
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
bɪˈtrəʊð
Dialects: British English
Definition:
formally engage (someone) to be married
Short Definition:formally engage someone to be married
Examples:- in no time I shall be betrothed to Isabel
- by Easter they were betrothed
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