spousal

(spo̵uzəl)

noun

Now Rare a marriage ceremony

Origin: see espousal

adjective

  1. Now Rare of marriage
  2. of or relating to a spouse: spousal benefits

See spousal in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Of or relating to marriage; nuptial.
  2. Of or relating to a spouse.
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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