espouse /i-spowzˈ/

1. To give or take in marriage or betrothal
2. To take upon oneself or embrace (eg a cause)

espousˈal noun

1. The act of espousing or betrothing
2. The taking upon oneself of eg a cause
3. (in pl) a contract or mutual promise of marriage
4. A wedding
5. A formal betrothal

• scissorbill
• scissorbills
• scissor blade
• scissor blades
• scissor case
• scissor cases
• scissor cut
• scissor cuts
• scissored
• scissorer
• scissorers
• scissor hold
• scissor holds
• scissoring
• scissor kick
• scissor-leg
• scissor-legs
• scissors
• scissors-and-paste
• scissors kick
• scissors kicks
• scissortail
• scissortails
• scissor-teeth
• scissor-tooth