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spousal

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spou·sal  (spouzl, -sl)
adj.
1. Of or relating to marriage; nuptial.
2. Of or relating to a spouse.
n.
Marriage; nuptials. Often used in the plural.
[From Middle English spousaille, marriage, from Old French espousaille, from Latin spnslia, betrothal, from neuter pl. of spnslis, of marriage, from spnsus, past participle of spondre, to pledge; see spouse.]
spousal [ˈspaʊzəl]
n
(Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) (often plural)
a.  the marriage ceremony
b.  a wedding
adj
(Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) of or relating to marriage
spousally  adv
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Adj.1.spousal - of or relating to a wedding; "bridal procession"; "nuptial day"; "spousal rites"; "wedding cake"; "marriage vows"
bridal, nuptial
2.spousal - relating to a spouse; "a fitting symbol of spousal love"
Translations
spousal
adj (esp US) → ehelich


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To the Nuptial Bowre I led her blushing like the Morn: all Heav'n, And happie Constellations on that houre Shed thir selectest influence; the Earth Gave sign of gratulation, and each Hill; Joyous the Birds; fresh Gales and gentle Aires Whisper'd it to the Woods, and from thir wings Flung Rose, flung Odours from the spicie Shrub, Disporting, till the amorous Bird of Night Sung Spousal, and bid haste the Eevning Starr On his Hill top, to light the bridal Lamp.
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