banns
pronunciation
How to pronounce banns in British English:
UK [bænz]
How to pronounce banns in American English:
US [bænz]
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- Noun:
- a public announcement of a proposed marriage
Word Origin
- banns (n.)
- see bann.
Example
- 1. The banns were published in their local parish church .
- 2. The two people put up the banns of marriage in their respective parishes .
- 3. The banns were put up to see if there was anyone who was against the marriage .
- 4. The banns ask if anyone knows of any good reason why the marriage should not be allowed .
- 5. The minister has just published the banns of marriage at the church .