释义 |
banns \ˈbanz, -aa(ə)-\ noun plural Etymology: plural of bann, alteration (influenced by ban) (II) of earlier bane, from Middle English, variant of ban (II) (proclamation) 1. : notice of a proposed marriage proclaimed in a church or other place prescribed by law in order that any person may object if he knows any impediment to the marriage 2. obsolete : the proclamation or prologue of a play |