noun
banns
Banns (noun) means the announcement of a forthcoming marriage (legally required for a church wedding in England and Wales and read on the three Sundays preceding the marriage).
noun
1
The announcement of a forthcoming marriage (legally required for a church wedding in England and Wales and read on the three Sundays preceding the marriage).
2
Any public announcement of an upcoming event.
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Etymology
An alteration of bans.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of banns?
"banns" (noun) means the announcement of a forthcoming marriage (legally required for a church wedding in England and Wales and read on the three Sundays preceding the marriage).
What are the different meanings of banns?
"banns" has 2 main meanings: 1. The announcement of a forthcoming marriage (legally required for a church wedding in England and Wales and read on the three Sundays preceding the marriage); 2. Any public announcement of an upcoming event.