Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for AF-FI'ANCE
AF-FI'ANCE, v.t.
- To betroth; to pledge one's faith or fidelity in marriage, or to promise marriage. To me, sad maid, he was affianced. – Spenser.
- To give confidence. Affianced in my faith. – Pope.
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