MATRIMONY


Meaning of MATRIMONY in English

/ma"treuh moh'nee/ , n. , pl. matrimonies for 2.

1. the state of being married; marriage.

2. the rite, ceremony, or sacrament of marriage.

[ 1250-1300; ME matrimonium wedlock. See MATRI-, -MONY ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .