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Banns Definition & Meaning

banns
noun
  1. a public announcement of a proposed marriage

"Banns" in song lyrics

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  • "wedding banns"
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  • "md calvert co church banns"
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  • "md calvert co st john's episcopal church banns 1800"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does banns mean?
a public announcement of a proposed marriage
What part of speech is banns?
Banns is a noun.

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