banns
plural noun
ˈbanz 
: public announcement especially in church of a proposed marriage
Word History
Etymology
Middle English banes, banns, plural of ban, bane "proclamation by an authority, announcement in church of a proposed marriage" — more at ban entry 2
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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