In a message dated 10/02/01 20:12:39 GMT Standard Time, 2sophiee@home.com writes: << would like to know this heading as well as and explanation of the meaning of "Banns" >> 'Over the brush' means living together without being married. Before people can marry in the Church of England the Banns have to be called in the church of the parish that the bride lives in and if the groom lives in a different parish they have to be called in his church as well. The Banns of Marriage state the names of the people to be married and ask if anyone knows any reason why they may not be married. After the third reading the couple can marry. Maggie