| Word | banns |
|---|---|
| Definition | n. A notice of an intended marriage traditionally read for three Sundays in a church to solicit possible objections. |
| Sentence | If Ricky told him that he wanted to marry a girl of dubious origin...he would forbid the banns without hesitation. |
| Source | Uncle Fred in the Springtime, The Best of Wodehouse, p. 667 |
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