Definitions for betroths

betroths be·troth

Spelling: [bih-trohth , -trawth]
IPA: /bɪˈtroʊð, -ˈtrɔθ/

Betroths is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 288 anagrams from letters in betroths (behorstt).

Definitions for betroths

verb (used with object)

  1. to arrange for the marriage of; affiance (usually used in passive constructions):
  2. Archaic. to promise to marry.

Origin of betroths

1275-1325; Middle English betrouthe, variant of betreuthe (be- be- + treuthe truth; see troth)

Examples for betroths

I went there not to meet death, but to betroth myself to it.

I will betroth her to your nephew, my beloved Montagu's son.

Has Nina your leave to betroth herself to the Jew, Trendellsohn?

It was also found to be a part of the scheme to betroth the infant king of Scots to a daughter of the duke of Norfolk.

So Henry at last made up his mind at least to execute the treaty which was to betroth his surviving son to Katharine.

I only say, For six months to come, betroth yourself to no other man.

My father did not betroth me to Mr. Mao, answered she, but if he had I should not require you to persuade me to accept him.

It was the custom to betroth before marriage, as it is at this day.

I betroth thee unto me according to the Law of Moses and Israel.

In some countries it has even been customary to betroth girls conditionally before they were born.

Word Value for betroths
Scrable

12

Words with friends

12

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