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Webster 1913 Edition


Matrimonial

Matˊri-mo′ni-al

,
Adj.
[L.
matrimonialis
: cf. F.
matrimonial
. See
Matrimony
.]
Of or pertaining to marriage; derived from marriage; connubial; nuptial; hymeneal;
as,
matrimonial
rights or duties
.
If he relied upon that title, he could be but a king at courtesy, and have rather a
matrimonial
than a regal power.
Bacon.
Syn. – Connubial; conjugal; sponsal; spousal; nuptial; hymeneal.

Webster 1828 Edition


Matrimonial

MATRIMO'NIAL

, a.
1.
Pertaining to marriage; connubial; nuptial; hymeneal; as matrimonial rights or duties.
2.
Derived from marriage.
If he relied on that title, he could be but a king at curtesy, and have rather a matrimonial, than a regal power.