spousal

(spo̵u′zəl)

noun

Now Rare a marriage ceremony

Origin: see espousal

adjective

See spousal in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

noun

Marriage; nuptials. Often used in the plural.

Origin:

Origin: From Middle English spousaille, marriage

Origin: , from Old French espousaille

Origin: , from Latin spōnsālia, betrothal

Origin: , from neuter pl. of spōnsālis, of marriage

Origin: , from spōnsus

Origin: , past participle of spondēre, to pledge; see spouse

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