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affianced

American  
[uh-fahy-uhnst] / əˈfaɪ ənst /

adjective

  1. betrothed; engaged.


Etymology

Origin of affianced

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


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Willis, 30, on Monday made the announcement on Instagram, confirming that she and musician Justin Acee are affianced.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 24, 2024

The series follows couples who have applied for a K-1 visa, allowing a U.S. citizen to bring over their affianced love from another country.

From Salon ● Dec. 22, 2018

Lindo gets off relatively easy by “only” being affianced to a stranger at age 4.

From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2018

The affianced co-hosts of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” it turns out, have also been named visiting fellows to Harvard Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 13, 2017

She recks little of the people’s ignorance and scorn, if their Master is her affianced Lord, and she the best-beloved in His eyes.

From The Expositor's Bible: Ephesians by G. G. Findlay

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