Looking for the meaning of the word HANDFASTS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of HANDFASTS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Handfast
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Old English gehandfæst (past participle), from Old Norse handfesta ‘strike a bargain by joining hands’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈhan(d)fɑːst
Dialects: British English
Definition:
engage (someone) to be married
Short Definition:engage someone to be married
Examples:- she was handfasted to my older brother Lewis
- they had been handfasted when they were but twelve years old
Word: Handfast
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈhan(d)fɑːst
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an engagement or marriage contract
Short Definition:engagement or marriage contract
Examples:- the only thing that can undo a handfast is a lack of love
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