4. To affiance; to betroth. [Obs.] Shak.

5. (Law) To insure; to covenant to indemnify for loss, or to pay a specified sum at death. See Insure.

Syn. -- To declare; aver; avouch; vouch; assert; asseverate; protest; persuade; convince.

As*sured" (&?;), a. Made sure; safe; insured; certain; indubitable; not doubting; bold to excess.

As*sured", n. One whose life or property is insured.

As*sur"ed*ly (&?;), adv. Certainly; indubitably. "The siege assuredly I'll raise." Shak.

As*sur"ed*ness, n. The state of being assured; certainty; full confidence.

As*sur"er (&?;), n. 1. One who assures. Specifically: One who insures against loss; an insurer or underwriter.

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