betrothed

From Middle English, equivalent to betroth +‎ -ed.

• IPA^(key): /bɪˈtɹəʊðd/, /bɪˈtɹəʊθt/

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• Rhymes: -əʊðd

betrothed

1. simple past and past participle of betroth
   • 1901, American Standard Version of the Bible, Luke 1:27[1]

     A virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph.

betrothed (comparative more betrothed, superlative most betrothed)

1. Engaged to be married.

betrothed (plural betrotheds)

1. One who is betrothed, i.e. a fiancé or fiancée.

• betrothen