Look up: Banns

1. banns
   [n] - a public announcement (in church) of a proposed marriage
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2. Banns
   Banns noun plural [ 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.
   Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/B/12
   
   
3. banns
   noun a public announcement of a proposed marriage
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4. Banns
   • (n. pl.) 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.
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5. Banns
   In the feudal law, banns were a solemn proclamation of any kind; hence arose the present custom of asking banns, or giving notice before marriage.
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6. banns
   an announcement or notice of an intended marriage in a parish church. The banns were published on three consecutive Sundays. If no one "forbid the banns" the couple could get married.
   Found on http://charlesdickenspage.com/glossary.h