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spousal

Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Spousal \Spous"al\, a. [See {Espousal}, {Sponsal}, and
   {Spouse}.]
   Of or pertaining to a spouse or marriage; nuptial;
   matrimonial; conjugal; bridal; as, spousal rites; spousal
   ornaments. --Wordsworth.

Spousal \Spous"al\, n. [See {Espousal}, {Spouse}.]
   Marriage; nuptials; espousal; -- generally used in the
   plural; as, the spousals of Hippolita. --Dryden.

         Boweth your head under that blissful yoke . . . Which
         that men clepeth spousal or wedlock.     --Chaucer.

         the spousals of the newborn year.        --Emerson.

Source : WordNet®

spousal
     adj 1: of or relating to a wedding; "bridal procession"; "nuptial
            day"; "spousal rites"; "wedding cake"; "marriage vows"
            [syn: {bridal}, {nuptial}]
     2: relating to or celebrating marriage; "a fitting symbol of
        spousal love"
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