banns

• Существительное, обозначающее публичное объявление, обычно в церкви, о предстоящем бракосочетании.

A noun referring to a public announcement, typically made in a church, of an intended marriage.

uncountable · irregular plural

1. Marriage announcementC1formalbritish

   A public announcement, typically made in a church, of an intended marriage, giving anyone the opportunity to object.

   Оглашение брака

   • The banns were read in the church for three consecutive Sundays.
   • They published the banns of their marriage in the local parish.
   • According to tradition, the banns must be announced before the wedding.