Banns — (b[a^]nz), n. pl. [See {Ban}.] Notice of a proposed marriage, proclaimed in a church, or other place prescribed by law, in order that any person may object, if he knows of just cause why the marriage should not take place. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
banns — [bænz] n [plural] a public statement that two people intend to get married, made in a church in Britain … Dictionary of contemporary English
banns — [ bænz ] noun plural an official announcement in church that two people intend to get married … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
banns — see BANN (Cf. bann) … Etymology dictionary
banns — ► PLURAL NOUN ▪ a public announcement of an intended marriage read out in a parish church. ORIGIN plural of BAN(Cf. ↑ban) … English terms dictionary
banns — [banz] pl.n. [see BAN1] the proclamation, generally made in church on three successive Sundays, of an intended marriage … English World dictionary
banns — n. declaration of an impending marriage to publish the banns * * * [bænz] to publish the banns … Combinatory dictionary
banns — n.pl. a notice read out on three successive Sundays in a parish church, announcing an intended marriage and giving the opportunity for objections. Phrases and idioms: forbid the banns raise an objection to an intended marriage, esp. in church… … Useful english dictionary
banns — Synonyms and related words: Gretna Green wedding, affiance, banns of matrimony, betrothal, betrothment, bridal, bridal suite, bridechamber, chuppah, church wedding, civil ceremony, civil wedding, elopement, engagement, epithalamium, espousal,… … Moby Thesaurus
banns — [[t]bæ̱nz[/t]] N PLURAL: the N When a minister or priest reads or publishes the banns, he or she makes a public announcement in church that two people are going to be married … English dictionary
Banns of Marriage — • In general the ecclesiastical announcement of the names of persons contemplating marriage Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Banns of Marriage Banns of Marriage … Catholic encyclopedia
