Associations to the word «Affiance»

Wiktionary

AFFIANCE, verb. (transitive) To be betrothed to; to promise to marry.
AFFIANCE, noun. Faith, trust.
AFFIANCE, noun. (archaic) A solemn engagement, especially a pledge of marriage.

Dictionary definition

AFFIANCE, verb. Give to in marriage.

Wise words

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