"betrothable" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more betrothable [comparative], most betrothable [superlative]
Etymology: From betroth + -able. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|betroth|able}} betroth + -able Head templates: {{en-adj}} betrothable (comparative more betrothable, superlative most betrothable)
  1. Fit or able to be betrothed; of marriageable age, quality, or status.
    Sense id: en-betrothable-en-adj-w~m9VrP8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -able

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