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

Be*troth"al (&?;), n. The act of betrothing, or the fact of being betrothed; a mutual promise, engagement, or contract for a future marriage between the persons betrothed; betrothment; affiance. "The feast of betrothal." Longfellow.

Be*troth"ment (&?;), n. The act of betrothing, or the state of being betrothed; betrothal.

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