'Betrothed' definitions:

Definition of 'betrothed'

From: WordNet
adjective
Pledged to be married; "the engaged couple" [syn: bespoken, betrothed]
noun
The person to whom you are engaged

Definition of 'Betrothed'

From: GCIDE
  • Betroth \Be*troth"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Betrothed; p. pr. & vb. n. Betrothing.] [Pref. be- + troth, i. e., truth. See Truth.]
  • 1. To contract to any one for a marriage; to engage or promise in order to marriage; to affiance; -- used esp. of a woman. [1913 Webster]
  • He, in the first flower of my freshest age, Betrothed me unto the only heir. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]
  • Ay, and we are betrothed. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To promise to take (as a future spouse); to plight one's troth to. [1913 Webster]
  • What man is there that hath betrothed a wife, and hath not taken her? --Deut. xx. 7. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To nominate to a bishopric, in order to consecration. --Ayliffe. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'betrothed'

From: GCIDE
  • committed \committed\ adj.
  • 1. Bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude. Opposite of uncommitted.
  • Note: [Narrower terms: bound up, involved, wrapped up; dedicated, devoted; pledged, sworn] [WordNet 1.5]
  • 2. Associated in an exclusive sexual relationship; also called attached. Opposite of unattached.
  • Note: [Narrower terms: affianced, bespoken, betrothed, engaged, pledged, promised(predicate); married] [Also See: loving.]
  • Syn: attached. [WordNet 1.5]
  • 3. Consigned involuntarily to custody, as in a prison or mental institution. [WordNet 1.5]

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