1. present participle of affiance; betrothing or pledging in marriage
Usage: archaic; formal

Examples

• The nobleman was affiancing his daughter to a wealthy merchant.
• In medieval times, parents were often affiancing their children at young ages.
• The ceremony involved affiancing the couple before the entire court.
• She objected to her father affiancing her without her consent.
• The practice of affiancing children was common among aristocratic families.