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affiance

Pronunciation: /əˈfʌɪəns/

Definition of affiance

verb

(be affianced) literary
  • be engaged to marry:Edward was affianced to Lady Eleanor Butler (as adjective affianced)an affianced couple

Origin:

late 15th century: from Old French afiancer, from afier 'promise, entrust', from medieval Latin affidare 'declare on oath', from ad- 'towards' + fides 'trust'

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Definition of affiance in the US English dictionary