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subarrhation|sʌbəˈreɪʃən|
Also -arration.
[ad. med.L. subarr(h)ātio, -ōnem, n. of action f. subarr(h)āre, f. sub- sub- 1 g + arr(h)a pledge.]
An ancient form of betrothal in which pledges in the form of money, rings, etc. were bestowed by the man upon the woman.
a1623Swinburne Treat. Spousals (1686) 207 Forasmuch as Subarration, that is the giving and receiving of a Ring, is a Sign of all others, most usual in Spousals and Matrimonial Contracts. 1710C. Wheatly Bk. Com. Prayer x. §5. 1839 Palmer Orig. Liturg. II. 211 Subarrhation. |