Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
handfast
verb
/ˈhændˌfæst/
Definition
A historical term referring to a temporary or trial marriage or an agreement made by joining hands.
Examples
- They decided to handfast for a year before making any permanent commitments.
- The couple participated in a handfasting ceremony during their summer festival.
Meaning
Handfasting is often associated with Celtic traditions, where a couple would join hands as a symbol of their union. It can also denote the binding of two people without the religious or legal formalities of a traditional marriage ceremony.
Synonyms
- Bind
- Join
- Unite
- Couple
