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betrothing

|be-troth-ing|

🇺🇸

/bɪˈtroʊðɪŋ/

🇬🇧

/bɪˈtrəʊðɪŋ/

(betroth)

engaged

Base Form	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun
betroth	betrothed	betrothed	betrothing	betrothal

Etymology

Etymology Information

'betroth' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'betrothen,' where 'be-' meant 'about' and 'troth' meant 'truth or pledge.'

Historical Evolution

'betrothen' transformed into the modern English word 'betroth' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to pledge one's truth or faith,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to promise to marry.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

the act of formally promising to marry someone; the process of becoming engaged.

They are betrothing in a small ceremony next month.

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Last updated: 2025/05/31 09:43