Betroth (&unr_;), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Betrothed (&unr_;); p. pr. & vb. n. Betrothing.] [Pref. be- + troth, i. e., truth. See Truth.] 1. To contract to any one for a marriage; to engage or promise in order to marriage; to affiance; -- used esp. of a woman.[1913 Webster]
He, in the first flower of my freshest age,Betrothed me unto the only heir.
Ay, and we are betrothed.
2. To promise to take (as a future spouse); to plight one's troth to.[1913 Webster]
What man is there that hath betrothed a wife, and hath not taken her?
3. To nominate to a bishopric, in order to consecration. Ayliffe.[1913 Webster]