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betrothed

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be·trothed  (b-trd, -trôtht)
adj.
Engaged to be married.
n.
A person to whom one is engaged to be married.

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
Noun1.betrothedbetrothed - the person to whom you are engaged  
lover - a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
fiance, groom-to-be - a man who is engaged to be married
bride-to-be, fiancee - a woman who is engaged to be married
Adj.1.betrothed - pledged to be married; "the engaged couple"
committed, attached - associated in an exclusive sexual relationship

betrothed
adjective (Old-fashioned)
engaged, promised, pledged, plighted, affianced She was betrothed to his brother.
noun
fiancé or fiancée, intended, prospective spouse, wife- or husband-to-be, future wife or husband She is here without her betrothed.
Translations
betrothed [bɪˈtrəʊðd] (liter, hum)
A. ADJprometido
B. N INVprometido/a m/f
betrothed [bɪˈtrəʊðd]
adj (old-fashioned) (= engaged) → fiancé(e)
n (old-fashioned)fiancé(e) m/f
betrothed
n (obs, liter, hum)Anverlobte(r) mf (obs)
betrothed [bɪˈtrəʊðd] (liter)
1. adjpromesso/a
the betrothed couple → i promessi sposi
2. nsposo/a promesso/a

betrothed [bɪˈtrəʊðd] (liter)
1. adjpromesso/a
the betrothed couple → i promessi sposi
2. nsposo/a promesso/a


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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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