banns

noun (plural only)

«banns» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Banns are the public announcements read out in church, on three Sundays before a wedding, to say that two people plan to marry, so that anyone who knows a reason they should not marry can speak up. tree →

In the lessons

in old tales and stories the banns are read in church before a wedding can take place

Examples

The vicar read the banns on Sunday. tree →
Her banns were read in the church and in the town. tree →
If anyone knows a reason against this marriage, let them speak at the banns. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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