Definition of "betrothed" in Anglais

verb

1. simple past and past participle of betroth

   • 1901, American Standard Version of the Bible, Luke 1:27http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=49&chapter=1&verse=26&end_verse=28&version=8&context=context A virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph.

adjective

1. Engaged to be married.

   • the betrothed couple
   • publicly betrothed

noun

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

   • She introduced him as her betrothed.