2 entries under this word

Intended

In-tĕnd'ed, p. a.

participial adjective

p. a. Betrothed; as, an intended husband or wife.

In-tĕnd'ed, n.

noun

n. One with whom marriage is designed; one who is betrothed; an affianced lover.

When for the dance a stranger seeks her hand, I see her doubting, hesitating, stand, Yield to his claim with most fastidious grace, And sigh for her intended in his place. Salmagundi.

If it were not that I might appear to disparage his intended, ... I would add that to me she seems to be throwing herself away. Dickens.