'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]
Synonyms of 'betrothed'
From: Moby Thesaurus