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Busy preparing for matrimony (7)

Ross

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engaged

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'busy' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

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(Other definitions for engaged that I've seen before include "Betrothed - busy" , "prior to one's marriage" , "Bound by promise" , "Given a ring" , "looking forward to the match?" .)

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