MATRIMONY


Meaning of MATRIMONY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈma-trə-ˌmō-nē ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French matrimoignie, from Latin matrimonium, from matr-, mater mother, matron — more at mother

Date: 14th century

: the union of man and woman as husband and wife : marriage

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