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Definition of Espousal
1. Noun. Archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast.
2. Noun. The act of becoming betrothed or engaged.
3. Noun. The act of accepting with approval; favorable reception. "The proposal found wide acceptance"
Specialized synonyms: Bosom, Embrace
Generic synonyms: Approval, Approving, Blessing
Derivative terms: Accept, Acceptant, Accept, Accept, Accept, Adopt, Espouse
Definition of Espousal
1. n. The act of espousing or betrothing; especially, in the plural, betrothal; plighting of the troths; a contract of marriage; sometimes, the marriage ceremony.
Definition of Espousal
1. Noun. A betrothal. ¹
2. Noun. A wedding ceremony. ¹
3. Noun. Adoption of a plan, cause, or idea. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Espousal
1. a marriage ceremony [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Espousal
Literary usage of Espousal
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Historic Note-book: With an Appendix of Battles by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer (1891)
"espousal Erse. Tho nativo Irish language. Celtic is divided into Cymric and Gaelic.
... espousal of the Adriatic (The). An annual ceremony on the feast of ..."
2. History of Merchant Shipping and Ancient Commerce by William Schaw Lindsay (1874)
"... AD 1159—Annual ceremony of espousing the Adriatic—Bucentaur state barge—Form
of espousal— The progress and commercial policy of Venice—Variable ..."
3. ... Sketches from Venetian History by Edward] [Smedley (1832)
"... Citizens—Its Relief—Alexander III. al Venice—Defeat of Barbarossa's Fleet—espousal
of the Adriatic—Peace of Constance —Submission of the Emperor to the ..."
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