Definition of Marriage bed

1. Noun. The bed shared by a newly wed couple.

Generic synonyms: Bed

Definition of Marriage bed

1. Noun. The bed shared by a newly-married couple. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Marriage Bed

marquisship
marra
marram
marrams
marranos
marras
marred
marrels
marrer
marrers
marri
marriable
marriage
marriage agencies
marriage agency
marriage bed (current term)
marriage beds
marriage broker
marriage brokerage
marriage ceremony
marriage certificate
marriage certificates
marriage contract
marriage counseling
marriage counsellor
marriage finger
marriage guidance
marriage licence
marriage license

Literary usage of Marriage bed

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Curiosities of Popular Customs and of Rites, Ceremonies, Observances, and by William Shepard Walsh (1897)
"... together asked for the blessing of their pastor. In mediaeval times the priest was even called in to bless the marriage bed. BLESSING THE marriage bed. ..."

2. 'Hail and Farewell!' by George Moore (1912)
"... but the drop must have gone crossways in him, as we say in Ireland, for even when writing about the marriage-bed he cannot refrain from pietistic ..."

3. Handy-book of Literary Curiosities by William Shepard Walsh (1892)
"... brother's blood unshed ; And unpolluted huid the marriage bed ; From theft thy hand—thy tongue from lying—keep; Nor covet neighbor's home, spouse, scri, ..."

4. Judicial and Statutory Definitions of Words and Phrases by West Publishing Company (1904)
"To constitute adultery, one of the parties must be married, as it imports a violation of the marriage bed. Under an indictment for adultery, one cannot be ..."

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