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Betrothed Definition & Meaning

betrothed
adjective
  1. pledged to be married; "the engaged couple"
noun
  1. the person to whom you are engaged

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Frequently asked questions

What does betrothed mean?
pledged to be married; "the engaged couple" the person to whom you are engaged
What part of speech is betrothed?
Betrothed is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does betrothed have?
Betrothed has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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