affiance
/əˈfʌɪəns/
verb
literary - be affianced - Be engaged to marry.
Origin
Late 15th century from Old French afiancer, from afier ‘promise, entrust’,
from medieval Latin affidare ‘declare on oath’, from ad- ‘towards’ +
fides ‘trust’.
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Soon after their initial glance,
Ben decided to take a chance
And asked sweet Barbara to the dance
Which bloomed into deep romance.
Tonight he plans to affiance.
