affiance
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The act of betrothing, or the fact of being betrothed; a mutual promise, engagement, or contract for a future marriage between the persons betrothed; betrothment; affiance.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah
And be it well and truly seen that the elements of this affiance with his God, and the elements of his firm league with brothermen were identically the same.
From Abraham Lincoln's Cardinal Traits; A Study in Ethics, with an Epilogue Addressed to Theologians by Beardslee, Clark S.
But under his old preceptor, Lord Bute, backed by Lord North, he was bound to court ruin and affiance it.
From Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution by Judson, L. Carroll
William made use of Harald’s compulsory sojourn to make him swear allegiance to him, and affiance him to his daughter.
From The Sagas of Olaf Tryggvason and of Harald The Tyrant (Harald Haardraade) by Hearn, Ethel Harriet
It denotes the soul’s affiance to its Lord.
From The Expositor's Bible: Ephesians by Findlay, G. G.