Definitions for betroth

betroth be·troth

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

Betroth is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 133 anagrams from letters in betroth (behortt).

Definitions for betroth

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 betroth

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

Examples for betroth

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

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

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 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.

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

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.

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

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

Word Value for betroth
Scrable

12

Words with friends

12

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