betrothal | (noun) the act of becoming betrothed or engaged | Synonyms: espousal |
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(noun) a mutual promise to marry | Synonyms: engagement, troth |
dhal | (noun) tropical woody herb with showy yellow flowers and flat pods; much cultivated in the tropics | Synonyms: cajan pea, Cajanus cajan, catjang pea, dahl, pigeon-pea plant, pigeon pea, red gram |
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marshal | (noun) a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law | Synonyms: marshall |
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(noun) (in some countries) a military officer of highest rank | Synonyms: marshall |
narwhal | (noun) small Arctic whale the male having a long spiral ivory tusk | Synonyms: Monodon monoceros, narwal, narwhale |
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seneschal | (noun) the chief steward or butler of a great household | Synonyms: major-domo |
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wherewithal | (noun) the necessary means (especially financial means) | - |
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