Crossword-Solution: AFFIANCE
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| Word | Word Type | Definition |
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| Affiance | n. | Plighted faith; marriage contract or promise. |
| Affiance | n. | Trust; reliance; faith; confidence. |
| Affiance | v. t. | To betroth; to pledge one's faith to for marriage, or solemnly promise (one's self or another) in marriage. |
| Affiance | v. t. | To assure by promise. |
We have 11 clues for the answer “AFFIANCE”
| Clue | Answers |
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| bind (a person or oneself) in a promise of marriage | 1 answer |
| Become engaged | 3 answers |
| Promise to marry | 3 answers |
| Betroth | 6 answers |
| Marry | 23 answers |
| Engage | 47 answers |
| Espouse | 50 answers |
| Pledge | 65 answers |
| CONTRACT ___ | 89 answers |
| Hitch | 91 answers |
| Match | 92 answers |
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Hint 1 meaning
The superficial contents of any figure; the surface included
within any given lines; superficial extent; as, the area of a square or
a triangle.
Hint 2 anagram
EARA
Hint 3 another clue
CERTAIN BRAIN SIZE
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Sentences with AFFIANCE (5)
See Affiance, Affy.] (Law) A sworn statement in writing; a declaration in writing, signed and made upon oath before an authorized magistrate.
The act of betrothing, or the fact of being betrothed; a mutual promise, engagement, or contract for a future marriage between the persons betrothed; betrothment; affiance.
For this, I will offer oblations nightly to thee.' And then and there did Pericles, with the consent of Thaisa, solemnly affiance their daughter, the virtuous Marina, to the well-deserving Lysimachus in marriage.
Howbeit the damsels cry to him; "And you slay him not, the evil custom will not be overthrown." "Sir," saith the younger damsel, "And you would slay him, smite him in the sole of his foot with your sword, otherwise will he not die yet." "Damsel," saith the knight, "Your love of me is turned to shame! Never more ought knight to set affiance nor love on damsel.
For God's sake, Messire Gawain, hold me in remembrance this night, for great affiance have I in your valour." "Certes, Sir, please God, nought will I do within yonder, whereof I may be blamed of right." XVIII.
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Appears in: NYT.
Used 1 time in crossword archives (1993).