af·fi·ance, v. t. [imp. & p. p. affianced p. pr. & vb. n. affiancing ]
1. To betroth; to pledge one's faith to for marriage, or solemnly promise (one's self or another) in marriage.
To me, sad maid, he was affianced. --Spenser.
2. To assure by promise. [Obs.]
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