Affiance

af-fi'ans, n. Plighted faith; marriage contract; trust; confidence, —v. t. [affianced (-anst), -ancing.] To betroth; to pledge fidelity in marriage, promise marriage to, give confidence to, trust. — Affi'ancer, n. One who makes a marriage contract between parties. — Affiant, n. {Law.) One who makes affidavit. —Affida'vit, «. (Law.) A declaration, signed and made upon oath.