"subarrhation" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Latin sub (“under”) and arrha (“deposit, pledge”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|sub||under}} Latin sub (“under”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} subarrhation (uncountable)
  1. (historical) The ancient custom of betrothal by gift of pledges. Tags: historical, uncountable
    Sense id: en-subarrhation-en-noun-CReoPY5Z Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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