DESPONSORIES


Meaning of DESPONSORIES in English

noun plural

Etymology: modification (influenced by Latin desponsare ) of Spanish desposorios, from desposar to marry, betroth, from Latin desponsare to betroth, from de- + sponsa spouse — more at spouse

1. obsolete : betrothal

2. obsolete : a writing formally announcing a betrothal

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