Handfast

Definition:

(n.) Hold; grasp; custody; power of confining or keeping.
(n.) Contract; specifically, espousal.
(a.) Fast by contract; betrothed by joining hands.
(v. t.) To pledge; to bind; to betroth by joining hands, in order to cohabitation, before the celebration of marriage.
(n.) Strong; steadfast.

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handfast vs. provisionally

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handfast vs. pledge

betroth vs. handfast

betrothal vs. handfast

espousal vs. handfast

custody vs. handfast

handfast vs. hold

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