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Subarration

Subˊar-ra′tion

,
Noun.
[Pref.
sub-
+ L.
arra
,
arrha
, earnest money. See
Earnest
a pledge.]
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.

Definition 2024

subarration

subarration

English

Noun

subarration ‎(uncountable)

  1. 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.

Etymology

sub- + Latin arra, arrha, earnest money. See earnest a pledge.

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