Bible Dictionaries
Affiance

Webster's Dictionary

(1):

(v. t.) To betroth; to pledge one's faith to for marriage, or solemnly promise (one's self or another) in marriage.

(2):

(n.) Plighted faith; marriage contract or promise.

(3):

(n.) Trust; reliance; faith; confidence.

(4):

(v. t.) To assure by promise.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Affiance'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​a/affiance.html. 1828.