ESPOUSE


Meaning of ESPOUSE in English

v.tr. 1 adopt or support (a cause, doctrine, etc.). 2 archaic a (usu. of a man) marry. b (usu. foll. by to) give (a woman) in marriage. espouser n.

[ ME f. OF espouser f. L sponsare f. sponsus past part. of spondere betroth ]

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