I. noun see: fiancé Date: 14th century trust , confidence , II. transitive verb (-anced; -ancing) Date: 1555 to solemnly promise (oneself or another) in marriage ; betroth
AFFIANCE
Meaning of AFFIANCE in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012