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单词 betrothed
释义 beˈtrothed, ppl. a.
[f. as prec. + -ed1.]
1. Engaged for marriage, affianced. Often subst.
1540Surrey Frailtie of Beautie (R.) The new betrothed birdis ycoupled how they went.1588Shakes. Tit. A. i. 286 That iustly may Beare his Betroth'd, from all the world away.1825Scott Betrothed xxxi, [Thus] ended the trials and sorrows of The Betrothed.1884L. B. Walford Baby's Grandm. 171 One of the three was his betrothed bride.
2. Plighted, pledged. Obs.
1651Hobbes Govt. & Soc. xiv. §18. 226 No conscience of contracts and betrothed faith can withhold them.
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