SUBARRATION

Etymology

Noun

subarration (uncountable)

The ancient custom of betrothing by the bestowal, on the part of the man, of marriage gifts or tokens, such as money or rings, upon the woman.

Anagrams

• saburration

Source: Wiktionary


Sub`ar*ra"tion, n. Etym: [Pref. sub- + L. arra, arrha, earnest money. See Earnest a pledge.]

Definition: The ancient custom of betrothing by the bestowal, on the part of the man, of marriage gifts or tokens, as money, rings, or other presents, upon the woman.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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