affined

[ uh-fahynd ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

affined

/ əˈfaɪnd /

Origin of affined¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; affine + -ed ³

Strange that these two hearts so thoroughly affined should be so misjudging each of the other!

To all such was applied the term aca, related or affined;32-2 and marriage within the chinamitl was not permitted.

Truly affined mates would have remained faithful to each other as long as life lasted.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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