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  • noun Plural form of betrothal.

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Examples

  • Thy betrothals, Virgin Mother of God, announced joy to the whole world: for from Thee dawned the Sun of Justice, Christ our God: who dissolving the curse, gave blessing: and confounding death, gave us life eternal.

    23 January -- Festa in Desponsatione Beatæ Mariæ Virginis John 2009

  • Thy betrothals, Virgin Mother of God, announced joy to the whole world: for from Thee dawned the Sun of Justice, Christ our God: who dissolving the curse, gave blessing: and confounding death, gave us life eternal.

    Well, it's been a quiet week here at The Inn. . . . John 2009

  • Now that we've all recovered from the royal wedding, get ready for a slew of fictional betrothals during the May sweeps.

    Matt's Picks: May 2-5 2011

  • Why does Ms. Harman tell people how to allocate their flats and jobs but not their dinner dates and betrothals?

    What Would Harriet Harman Do? Jamie Whyte 2010

  • Why does Ms. Harman tell people how to allocate their flats and jobs but not their dinner dates and betrothals?

    What Would Harriet Harman Do? Jamie Whyte 2010

  • Why does Ms. Harman tell people how to allocate their flats and jobs but not their dinner dates and betrothals?

    What Would Harriet Harman Do? Jamie Whyte 2010

  • Why does Ms. Harman tell people how to allocate their flats and jobs but not their dinner dates and betrothals?

    What Would Harriet Harman Do? Jamie Whyte 2010

  • Peace with France never seemed to last long, and royal betrothals could be set aside just as easily as treaties.

    Secrets of the Tudor Court Kate Emerson 2010

  • Why does Ms. Harman tell people how to allocate their flats and jobs but not their dinner dates and betrothals?

    What Would Harriet Harman Do? Jamie Whyte 2010

  • Why does Ms. Harman tell people how to allocate their flats and jobs but not their dinner dates and betrothals?

    What Would Harriet Harman Do? Jamie Whyte 2010

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