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After the betrothal is agreed upon by the relatives, and property agreements have been made, the groom gives to the bride a ring on a sword hilt, saying, "As the ring firmly incloses thy finger, so do I promise thee firm and constant fidelity.— Folkways A Study of the Sociological Importance of Usages, Manners, Customs, Mores, and Morals
Deborah was not yet in her teens at the time of the betrothal, and so foolish was she that she was afraid of her affianced husband.— The Promised Land

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