See handfast on Wiktionary
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"(transitive, Scotland, archaic or historical except Wicca) To betroth by joining hands, in order to allow for cohabitation before the celebration of marriage; to marry provisionally."
],
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"ref": "1546, John Bale, The Actes of Englysh Votaries:",
"text": "A vyrgine made handfast to Christ.",
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}
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"Fast by contract; betrothed by joining hands."
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"(obsolete) Fast by contract; betrothed by joining hands."
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"form": "more handfast",
"tags": [
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"Strong; steadfast."
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"(rare) Strong; steadfast."
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"word": "håndfast"
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