Betroth: alternatives and connections

of Affiance

of Affiance

To confide (one's self to, or in); to trust.

A promise or undertaking, founded on a consideration. This promise may be oral or in writing not under seal. It may be express or impl…

The act of assuring; a declaration tending to inspire full confidence; that which is designed to give confidence.

To make sure or certain; to render confident by a promise, declaration, or other evidence.

Notice of a proposed marriage, proclaimed in a church, or other place prescribed by law, in order that any person may object, if he kn…

To deliver into the hands of an enemy by treachery or fraud, in violation of trust; to give up treacherously or faithlessly; as, an of…

The act of betrothing, or the fact of being betrothed; a mutual promise, engagement, or contract for a future marriage between the per…

To draw together or nearer; to reduce to a less compass; to shorten, narrow, or lessen; as, to contract one's sphere of action.

of Court

The act of paying court, with the intent to solicit a favor.

To renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.

A gift; endowment.

The act of espousing or betrothing; especially, in the plural, betrothal; plighting of the troths; a contract of marriage; sometimes,…

To betroth; to promise in marriage; to give as spouse.

To betroth; to affiance.

In law and common usage: A promise to answer for the payment of some debt, or the performance of some duty, in case of the failure of…