Handfasting

Word HANDFASTING
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Definitions and meanings of "Handfasting"

What do we mean by handfasting?

A Neopagan wedding ceremony in which the participants' hands are ritually joined, in some cases solemnizing a union for a specified term rather than permanently. noun

A handclasp used as a ceremony of betrothal. noun

Betrothal or provisional marriage by joining hands. See handfast, v., 3. noun

Present participle of handfast. verb

The ceremony in which people handfast. noun

To pledge; to bind

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

1. A Pagan celebration of a marriage. Often popular among Wiccan communities. 2. A theme of wedding by Celtic influences in which each guest brings a strip of cloth or rope, in which the hands of the wedded are tied together as a symbol of unity. Urban Dictionary

Abstaining from masterbation. Urban Dictionary

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The word "handfasting" in example sentences

If you wish to offer your guests a deeper explanation of the spiritual significance of your ritual, programs distributed at the handfasting are the place to do so (as are websites, if you choose to have one for your handfasting). ❋ Unknown (2010)

Bergen did an admirable job of bringing the era alive (although I did have to look up what "handfasting" was); it just seemed odd that a group of 14th century Roman Catholics would abandon almost all the trappings of their worship. [more ...] ❋ Unknown (2008)

It was not uncommon to see trial marriages called "handfasting" in parts of Britain and Scotland. ❋ Unknown (2007)

But this "handfasting" was going to be in name only, no matter what Valyn thought. ❋ Lackey, Mercedes (1991)

The 'handfasting' thus concluded, 'Ye hae forgot the bride ale!' cried many voices. ❋ Howard Pease (N/A)

In Scotland there was indeed a sort of trial marriage, known as "handfasting," by which the parties might live together for a year and a day and then continue as married or separate. ❋ Preserved Smith (1910)

"handfasting" signals to your guests that your event will have a Pagan theme, but if you want to be sure that they understand this, you may wish to include some elegant Pagan symbolism in your design, as well. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Come home, so I can celebrate your handfasting to that handsome young man who loves you so. ❋ R. Daniel Lester (2010)

Shakespeare was not only the upstairs lodger in the Mountjoy's house; he also "perswaded" Belott to marry Mary and officiated at their handfasting ceremony a few weeks before their church marriage. ❋ Nwhyte (2008)

He looked down at his right hand, held palm up, so that the mark of the handfasting cut—healed now to only a thin pink line—showed plain. ❋ Anna Elliott (2010)

Isolde opened her hand and looked down at the cleanly healed scar of the handfasting across her palm. ❋ Anna Elliott (2010)

Druids can decline invitations to sanctify the handfasting of one of their congregation to a Republican. ❋ The Rev. Paperboy (2009)

Our handfasting March 14, 1998 comes a close second. ❋ Dayle A. Dermatis (2008)

People also compared it to the handfasting ceremonies of ancient Celts. ❋ Unknown (2006)

1. [My fiance] and I are having a [handfasting] which will be blessed by the Lord and the Lady. 2. I really want my [wedding] to be a handfasting because of my Celtic-blood influence. ❋ Ajnachakraguy (2009)

[Drew]: “Hey John, [what did you do] last night?” John: “With much [difficulty], I handfasted... and it was terrible. Handfasting sucks.” ❋ I Ate All The Quiche. (2018)

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