affy
|af-fy|
C2
/ˈæfi/
to pledge in marriage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'affy' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'affien,' where 'af-' meant 'to' and 'fien' meant 'to trust or confide.'
Historical Evolution
'affien' transformed into the modern English word 'affy' through linguistic evolution.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to trust or confide,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to betroth or pledge in marriage.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/22 20:53