The act of espousing or betrothing; especially, in the plural, betrothal; plighting of the troths; a contract of marriage; sometimes, the marriage ceremony.
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Approbation; sanction.
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of Approve
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of Bless
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The act of marrying, or the state of being married; legal union of a man and a woman for life, as husband and wife; wedlock; matrimony.
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The act of performing divine or solemn service, as established by law, precept, or custom; a formal act of religion or other solemn duty; a solemn ob…
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Of or pertaining to rites or ritual; as, ritual service or sacrifices; the ritual law.
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of Wed
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The breast of a human being; the part, between the arms, to which anything is pressed when embraced by them.
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To fasten on, as armor.
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To go or come after; to move behind in the same path or direction; hence, to go with (a leader, guide, etc.); to accompany; to attend.
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To go or come after; to move behind in the same path or direction; hence, to go with (a leader, guide, etc.); to accompany; to attend.
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The act of accepting; a receiving what is offered, with approbation, satisfaction, or acquiescence; esp., favorable reception; approval; as, the acce…
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Acceptance; reception; favorable reception or regard; state of being acceptable.
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The act of adopting, or state of being adopted; voluntary acceptance of a child of other parents to be the same as one's own child.
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The act of betrothing, or the fact of being betrothed; a mutual promise, engagement, or contract for a future marriage between the persons betrothed;…
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Of or pertaining to a bride, or to wedding; nuptial; as, bridal ornaments; a bridal outfit; a bridal chamber.
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