Dictionary entry

μνηστεύω

G. Abbott-Smith's A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament with Strong's

μνηστεύω,

[in LXX for ארשׂ pi., pu.;]

1. to woo and win, espouse.

2. to promise in marriage, betroth; pass., of the woman, to be betrothed: c. dat. pers., Mt 1:18, Lk 1:27 2:5.†