Meaning Of The Word Handfast

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Handfast Meaning

Handfast Definition
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What's The Definition Of Handfast?

handfast in American English
a firm hold, as with the hands
betrothed or married
to betroth or marry by joining hands
noun: a covenant or contract, esp. a betrothal, usually completed by a handclasp

handfast in British English
to betroth or marry (two persons or another person) by joining the hands
noun: an agreement, esp of marriage, confirmed by a handshake

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