| matrimony | 1. The union of man and woman as husband and wife; the nuptial state; marriage; wedlock. "If either of you know any impediment, why ye may not be lawfully joined together in matrimony, ye do now confessit." (Book of Com. Prayer (Eng. Ed)) 2. A kind of game at cards played by several persons. <botany> Matrimony vine, a climbing thorny vine (Lycium barbarum) of the Potato family. Synonym: Marriage, wedlock. See Marriage. Origin: OE. Matrimoine, through Old French, fr. L. Matrimonium, fr. Mater mother. See Mother. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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