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Jackson6612  +  453720 Sun, 16 Dec 07 02:20 PM
betroth
2 : to give in marriage
[M-W's Col. Dic.]

What does the phrase ''give in'' mean in the above definition?
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It’s a difficult question for any man to answer… Whether to follow his dreams no matter what… Or to give in slowly and let life lead you where it will.
Philip  +  453729 Sun, 16 Dec 07 02:38 PM
 Jackson6612 wrote:
betroth
2 : to give in marriage
[M-W's Col. Dic.]

What does the phrase ''give in'' mean in the above definition? the term is 'in marriage'
A man gives his daughter 'in marriage' to the young man asking for her hand.
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