Associations to the word «Banns»

Wiktionary

BANNS, noun. 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).

Dictionary definition

BANNS, noun. A public announcement of a proposed marriage.

Wise words

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