betrothed

Etymology

From Middle English, equivalent to betroth + -ed.

verb

  1. simple past and past participle of betroth
    1901, American Standard Version of the Bible, Luke 1:27http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=49&chapter=1&verse=26&end_verse=28&version=8&context=context A virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph.

adj

  1. Engaged to be married.

noun

  1. One who is betrothed, i.e. a fiancé or fiancée.

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