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betrothed [bɪˈtrəʊðd] adj engaged to be married he was betrothed to her n
the person to whom one is engaged; fiancé or fiancée ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
betrothed adjective (Old-fashioned) noun fiancé or fiancée, intended, prospective spouse, wife- or husband-to-be, future wife or husband She is here without her betrothed. Translations betrothed n (obs, liter, hum) → Anverlobte(r) mf (obs) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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When the prince and the princess had gone, Levin went up to his betrothed and took her hand. It was annoying that the box which was thus attracting the undivided attention of masculine New York should be that in which his betrothed was seated between her mother and aunt; and for a moment he could not identify the lady in the Empire dress, nor imagine why her presence created such excitement among the initiated. With respect to any connection between a man and a woman, or a woman and a man, when either of the parties are betrothed, let it be held in utter detestation [1336a] on any pretext whatsoever; but should any one be guilty of such a thing after the marriage is consummated, let his infamy be as great as his guilt deserves. |
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