| 释义 |
spous·al
I. \ˈspau̇səl, -au̇zəl\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English sposail, spousaille, from Middle French espousailles espousal — more at espousal
1. obsolete : the married state : wedlock
2.
a. : the action of espousing especially in marriage
b. : nuptials — usually used in plural
II. adjective
: of, relating to, or celebrating marriage : conjugal, matrimonial, nuptial
< spousal rites >
< a fitting symbol of spousal love — W.H.Gardner >
< thy spousal bower — Louise Guiney >
• spous·al·ly \-əlē\ adverb |