'Subarration' definitions:

Definition of 'Subarration'

From: GCIDE
  • Subarration \Sub`ar*ra"tion\, n. [Pref. sub- + L. arra, arrha, earnest money. See Earnest a pledge.] The ancient custom of betrothing by the bestowal, on the part of the man, of marriage gifts or tokens, as money, rings, or other presents, upon the woman. [1913 Webster]