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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of fiancé. alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   a man who is engaged to be married wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   To betroth; to affiance. obsolete

   "he[…]therfore fianced he his daughter"

Synonyms

All synonyms

affiancedbetrothedboyfriendfuturegroom to begroom-to-be

Example

More examples

"Kate always shows off the big diamond ring she got from her fiance."

Etymology

From Middle English fyancen, fyauncen, from Middle French fiancer.

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