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单词 subarrhation
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Definition of subarrhation in English:

subarrhation

noun sʌbəˈreɪʃ(ə)n
mass nounrare, historical

  • An ancient marriage contract in which gifts were given by the man to the woman.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The old mode of espousals was by subarrhation.
    • After this came the gift of the ring, a part of the ceremony which in ecclesiastical phraseology long retained the name of the subarrhation.
    • It takes the place of a long form of blessing which followed the subarrhation in the ancient Office.
    • The fact of subarrhation has to be certain; so that nothing can be proved from ringgiving per se.
    • The exchange of the collar-stud between Aziz and Fielding may be compared with subarrhation.
    Synonyms
    engagement, betrothment, marriage contract

Origin

Early 17th century: from Latin subarrhatio(n-), from subarrhare 'espouse, betroth'.
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