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Banns of Marriage
The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia
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The word "Bann" is derived from the Saxon word bannen, meaning, to proclaim. The term "Banns of Marriage," means, therefore, the publication of intended marriages, and are published for three Sundays before the event, in the Church where the ceremony is to take place. The publishing of the Banns in the Church of England is required by law. In the American Prayer Book, provision is made for the publishing of the Banns of Marriage, but as it is not required by law the custom has fallen into disuse.
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Miller, William James. Entry for 'Banns of Marriage'. The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/acd/b/banns-of-marriage.html. 1901.
Miller, William James. Entry for 'Banns of Marriage'. The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/acd/b/banns-of-marriage.html. 1901.
