For Banns we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Ancestors, Charles Dickens and Genealogy.

Banns (Ancestors)

Public announcement of an intended marriage before the time of the actual marriage to allow advance notice to those who might have reason to protest. In most churches, the banns were read aloud in church on three successive Sundays prior to the marriage.

Banns (Charles Dickens)

An announcement or notice of an intended marriage in a parish church. The banns were published on three consecutive Sundays. If no one "forbid the banns" the couple could get married.

Banns (Genealogy)

Publication or posting of the announcement of a coming marriage, a period of time before the actual marriage to allow advance notice to those that might have reason to protest. In most churches the banns were read aloud on three successive Sundays.

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