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Grammar : Noun
Spell : banz
Phonetic Transcription : bænz



Definition of banns

Origin :
  • see bann.
  • As in espousal : noun wedding
Example sentences :
  • She must have been having you on, for the banns was up at St. George's this three weeks!
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • The banns have not been duly published, neither is there any priest here to marry them.
  • Extract from : « The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood » by Howard Pyle
  • Hadn't you better fix the wedding-day and take out the banns, now that your hand is in?
  • Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine
  • I'll put the banns up to-morrow—no; I'll get a special license.
  • Extract from : « Nell, of Shorne Mills » by Charles Garvice
  • But the stars and the Gypsy brethren forbid the banns, so they part eternally.
  • Extract from : « Lavengro » by George Borrow
  • Should the "Banns be published," however the license fee is not required.
  • Extract from : « The Journal of Negro History, Volume 7, 1922 » by Various
  • "Sophie Bunch came last night to put up her banns," he said.
  • Extract from : « The Hero » by William Somerset Maugham
  • "Th' baans (banns) 'll be cried in the church next Sunday," said Betsey.
  • Extract from : « The Birthright » by Joseph Hocking
  • It is strange to think that Peter did not alight in the church and forbid the banns.
  • Extract from : « Peter and Wendy » by James Matthew Barrie
  • And I'd beg her to have the banns called,— But there was no pinning her down.
  • Extract from : « The Book of Humorous Verse » by Various

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