Banns
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bænz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Banns is a noun meaning The announcement of a forthcoming marriage (legally required for a church wedding in England and Wales and read on the three Sundays preceding the marriage).
Meaning
The announcement of a forthcoming marriage (legally required for a church wedding in England and Wales and read on the three Sundays preceding the marriage).
More Meanings
- (historical) Any public announcement of an upcoming event.
Example Sentences
The Banes which are reade beefore the beginninge of the playes of Chester, 4 June, 1600.
VVhy the banns have been publiſhed, and nobody has forbidden them, 'tis true—but you know either of the parties may change their minds even after they enter the church.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include forbiddance, forbidding, edicts, proclamations, asking, bridesmatron.
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