Betroth, engage (8)

I believe the answer is:

affiance

This clue is a double definition.

'betroth' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'engage' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

(Other definitions for affiance that I've seen before include "Bond" , "Betroth with face I fan" , "Betroth, become engaged" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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