matrimonies

Variant of matrimony

noun pl. matrimonies

  1. the act, rite, or sacrament of marriage
  2. the state of being husband and wife
  3. married life

Origin: ME matrimonye < OFr matrimoine < L matrimonium < mater (gen. matris), mother

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