Spousal

/ˈspaʊzəl/ adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Espousal; marriage; nuptials. in-plural, obsolete

    "The Spouſals of Hippolita the Queen;"

Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to marriage
  2. 2
    of or relating to a spouse, spouses; to the relationship between spouses

    "There ſhall vvee conſummate our ſpouſall rites."

Adjective
  1. 1
    relating to a spouse wordnet
  2. 2
    of or relating to a wedding wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
bridalconjugalconsortedespousalhusbandlymarital

Example

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"On the part of God the Covenant is a lasting "commitment"; he remains faithful to his spousal love even if the bride often shows herself to be unfaithful."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From spouse + -al.

Etymology 2

From Middle English spousaille, from Old French esposaille, espousaille, espousalle, Anglo-Norman (e)spusaille, esposalie, sposale, spousaille.

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