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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- English terms inherited from Middle English
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- Rhymes:English/əʊðd
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