betrothed

betroth (someone or oneself) to (someone)

1. To arrange a marriage between two people. Is it true that Lady Edith's family really betrothed her to that horrid man?
2. To agree or vow to marry someone. A: "Why would Alice betroth herself to someone so disreputable?" B: Well, he does have money."
See also: betroth

betrothed to (someone)

Engaged to be married to someone. My sister is betrothed to Lord Alistair, and they will be married in the spring.
See also: betrothed
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • betroth
  • betroth (someone or oneself) to (someone)
  • betroth to
  • marry above (one's) station
  • marry above (oneself)
  • betrothed to (someone)
  • marry below (oneself)
  • marry below oneself
  • marry beneath (one's) station
  • marry beneath (oneself)
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