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Definition of: affiance
(ə·fī′əns) v.t. ·anced, ·anc·ing
1. To promise in marriage; betroth.
2. Archaic To pledge.
—noun
1. A betrothal: pledge of faith.
2. Obs. Confidence. [<OF afiancer <afiance trust, confidence < after trust < Med.L affidare <L ad- to + fidus faithful]
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