n. 1 a mutual promise to marry; 2 the act of becoming engaged
They announced their betrothal.
They announced their betrothal.
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Why was the King's daughter, Mary, not happy about her betrothal to Francois, the King of France?
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Why did Rosella wear a burlap gown to her betrothal ceremony?
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What did Rosella tell Harold she wanted to eat at their betrothal feast?
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Why did Charles want to break off his betrothal to Mary?
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engagement; affiance;espousal
divorce; leave; separate
3 syllables
be-troth-al
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