KJV Dictionary Definition: betroth

betroth

BETROTH', v.t. be and troth, truth, faith. See Truth, and Troth.

1. To contract to any one, in order to a future marriage; to promise or pledge one to be the future spouse of another; to affiance; used of either sex. "The father betroths his daughter.'

2. To contract with one for a future spouse; to espouse; as, a man betroths a lady.

3. To nominate to a bishopric,in order to consecration.

betrothed

BETROTH'ED, pp. Contracted for future marriage.

betrothing

BETROTH'ING, ppr. Contracting to any one, in order to a future marriage, as the father or guardian; contracting with one for a future wife, as the intended husband; espousing.

betrothment

BETROTH'MENT, n. A mutual promise or contract between two parties, for a future marriage between the persons betrothed; espousals.

Definitions from Webster's American Dictionary of the English Language, 1828.

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