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handfasted

/ˈhændˌfæstɪd/ /ˈhændˌfɑːstɪd/

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verb

Обещать, связывать

To pledge; to bind

Examples :

"The students handfasted themselves to the honor code by signing the pledge. "

Студенты связали себя кодексом чести, подписав обязательство.

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verb

Обручиться, связать руки

(obsolete or historical except Wicca) To betroth by joining hands, in order to allow for cohabitation before the celebration of marriage; to marry provisionally.

Examples :

"In the historical drama, Elara and Gareth were handfasted for a year and a day to see if their union would be fruitful before committing to a lifelong marriage. "

В исторической драме Элара и Гарет обручились на год и один день, чтобы увидеть, будет ли их союз плодотворным, прежде чем вступить в пожизненный брак.

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