betrothed

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the person to whom you are engaged
  2. verb give to in marriage
  3. adjective pledged to be married

Etymology

From Middle English, equivalent to betroth + -ed.

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