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banns Definition

banns (banz)

the proclamation, generally made in church on three successive Sundays, of an intended marriage

Etymology: see ban

banns Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • publish: I'm getting married elsewhere, how do I get my banns published?
  • have: This would just give us time to have the banns three times, beginning with next Sunday.
  • read: This takes place as part of our regular 11am services We usually read the Banns of marriage at the beginning of the service.
  • call: Under the entry for 1760 there is reference to calling the banns ' till a marriage be bought ' .

Noun used with modifier

  • marriage: Remember also to allow time for your marriage Banns to be posted in your local church or Town Hall prior to your wedding day.
  • wedding: I had strict orders to listen to the wedding banns, as my Auntie Win's name would be called out.