betrothed
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Middle English, equivalent to betroth + -ed.
Pronunciation[edit]
Verb[edit]
betrothed
- simple past and past participle of betroth
- 1901, American Standard Version of the Bible, Luke 1:27[1]
- A virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph.
- 1901, American Standard Version of the Bible, Luke 1:27[1]
Translations[edit]
Adjective[edit]
betrothed (comparative more betrothed, superlative most betrothed)
Derived terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
engaged — see engaged
Noun[edit]
betrothed (plural betrotheds)
Translations[edit]
fiancé or fiancée
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See also[edit]
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- English terms inherited from Middle English
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