Affectioned

/əˈfɛkʃənd/ adjective

Definition

Affected or influenced emotionally; showing affection or emotional attachment.

Etymology

From 'affection' + '-ed' (past participle/adjective suffix). The '-ed' suffix can mark past action or create adjectives describing a state caused by the root word.

Kelly Says

This word is rarely used today, but in older texts 'well-affectioned' meant someone who showed proper emotional attachment and loyalty. It was a compliment to say someone was 'well-affectioned' toward their family or lord!

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