affianced

[ uh-fahy-uhnst ]

adjective

1. betrothed; engaged.

Word History and Origins

Origin of affianced¹

First recorded in 1570–80; affiance + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The heir apparent, a boy of nine years old, is affianced to the daughter of a neighbouring king.

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How can two affianced people know each other, even if for years they try ever so hard?

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You perhaps did not know that I too loved your affianced Violet; how long, how deeply I can never utter to any living soul.

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He and the affianced couple stood alone together in a moment of silence.

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Come, we are affianced now; let me give thee the lover's kiss!'

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Related Words

• engaged
• pledged