affined

adjective

af·​fined a-ˈfīnd 

ə-

1

: joined in a close relationship : connected

2

: bound by obligation

Word History

Etymology

probably borrowed from Middle French affiné, past participle of affiner "to enter into a relationship (with)" (verbal derivative of affin "spouse, relative by marriage"), with -é translated as -ed entry 1 — more at affine entry 1

First Known Use

1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1