betroth

, . to woo and win espouse , ; pass., of the woman, : c. dat. pers., , .† to promise in marriage betroth to be betrothed Mt 1:18 Lk 1:27 2:5

was, ondertrouwde

I ask in marriage; pass: I am betrothed.

to betroth

to give a souvenir (engagement present), i.e. betroth

espouse

μνηστεύω [in LXX for אָרַשׂ pi., pu. ;] 1. to woo and win, espouse. 2. to promise in marriage, betroth; pass., of the woman, to be be­trothed: with dative of person(s), Mat.1:18, Luk.1:27 2:5.† (AS)