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matrimony

mat·ri·mony

UK/ˈmat.ɹɪ.mə.ni/ US/ˈmæt.ɹɪˌmoʊ.ni/ fairly common

noun

1.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

  • “a long and happy marriage”
  • “God bless this union”
Synonyms
2.

Origin

From Old French matremoine, from Latin mātrimōnium (“marriage, wedlock”), from mātri(s) (“mother”) + -mōnium (“obligation”). By surface analysis, matri- + -mony. Compare patrimony.

Phrases

  • holy matrimony
  • matrimony vine

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