First Known Use: 14th century
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matrimony
noun mat·ri·mo·ny \ˈma-trə-ˌmō-nē\
: the joining together of a man and woman as husband and wife
Full Definition of MATRIMONY
: the state of being married : marriage
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Origin of MATRIMONY
Middle English, from Anglo-French matrimoignie, from Latin matrimonium, from matr-, mater mother, matron — more at mother
Related to MATRIMONY
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- conjugality, connubiality, match, marriage, wedlock
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matrimony
noun mat·ri·mo·ny \ˈma-trə-ˌmō-nē\
Definition of MATRIMONY for Kids
: marriage 1
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