Definition of Subarration. Meaning of Subarration. Synonyms of Subarration

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Definition of Subarration

Subarration
Subarration Sub`ar*ra"tion, n. [Pref. sub- + L. arra, arrha, earnest money. See Earnest a pledge.] The ancient custom of betrothing by the bestowal, on the part of the man, of marriage gifts or tokens, as money, rings, or other presents, upon the woman.

Meaning of Subarration from wikipedia

- the present-day, the giving of the engagement ring "constitutes the subarration". Although the ancient Egyptians are sometimes credited with inventing...