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betrothals (rites of passage, cultural ceremonies, ... Events (hierarchy name)) |
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Note: The actions, rites, ceremonies, or agreements surrounding a formal arrangement between a man and a woman to marry at some future time. An engagement or betrothal is a promise to wed, and also the period of time between a marriage proposal and a marriage which may be lengthy or trivial. |
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betrothals (preferred,C,U,English-P,D,U,PN)
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betrothal (C,U,English,AD,U,SN)
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engagements (C,U,English,AD,U,N)
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engagement (C,U,English,AD,U,U)
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espousals (C,U,English,UF,U,U)
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verloving (C,U,Dutch-P,D,U,U)
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verlovingen (C,U,Dutch,AD,U,U)
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plightings of troth (H,U,English,UF,U,U)
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Facet/Hierarchy Code: K.KM |
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Activities Facet |
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.... Events (hierarchy name) (G) |
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........ events (activities) (G) |
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............ cultural events (G) |
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................ ceremonies (G) |
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.................... cultural ceremonies (G) |
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........................ rites of passage (G) |
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............................ betrothals (G) |
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Dutch ..... De verloving is het wederzijds geven van een trouwbelofte en de periode tussen het ten huwelijkvragen en de tot stand koming van het huwelijk. |
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