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Webster 1913 Edition


Espousal

Es-pous′al

,
Noun.
[OF.
espousailles
, pl., F.
épousailles
, L.
sponsalia
, fr.
sponsalis
belonging to betrothal or espousal. See
Espouse
, and cf.
Sponsal
,
Spousal
.]
1.
The act of espousing or betrothing; especially, in the plural, betrothal; plighting of the troths; a contract of marriage; sometimes, the marriage ceremony.
2.
The uniting or allying one’s self with anything; maintenance; adoption;
as, the
espousal
of a quarrel
.
The open
espousal
of his cause.
Lord Orford.

Webster 1828 Edition


Espousal

ESPOUS'AL

,
Adj.
espouz'al. [See Espouse.] Used in or relating to the act of espousing or betrothing.

ESPOUS'AL

,
Noun.
The act of espousing or betrothing.
1.
Adoption; protection.

Definition 2024


espousal

espousal

English

Noun

espousal (plural espousals)

  1. A betrothal.
  2. A wedding ceremony.
  3. Adoption of a plan, cause, or idea.

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