Lexic.us

Definition of Spousal

1. Adjective. Of or relating to a wedding. "Marriage vows"

Definition of Spousal

1. a. Of or pertaining to a spouse or marriage; nuptial; matrimonial; conjugal; bridal; as, spousal rites; spousal ornaments.

2. n. Marriage; nuptials; espousal; -- generally used in the plural; as, the spousals of Hippolita.

Definition of Spousal

1. Adjective. of or relating to marriage ¹

2. Adjective. of or relating to a spouse, spouses; to the relationship between spouses ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Spousal

1. marriage [n -S] - See also: marriage

Lexicographical Neighbors of Spousal

Literary usage of Spousal

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

1. The Pursuits of Literature: A Satirical Poem in Four Dialogues, with Notes by Thomas James Mathias (1801)
"... that Taylor, (m) England's gentile priest, ** Sung spousal at fair Psyche's marriage feast; %z "The €t morality and Greek ; Dr. Hutton. with distrust ..."

2. The British poets, including translations by British poets (1822)
"... which were the second species of the spousal song. Of compositions on these occasions we have not many examples in the Greek or Oriental poetry; ..."

3. The Lusiad: Or, The Discovery of India: an Epic Poem by Luís de Camões, William Julius Mickle (1809)
"... Pulse, fruit, and herbs alone their board requires: Alone in lewdness riotous and free, No spousal ties withhold, and no degree: Lost to the heart-ties, ..."

4. Retrospections of the Stage by John Bernard (1832)
"La Mash, the fop-servant, and Kitty Frederick : his record of spousal gratitude.—Sir John O'Neil.—Mr Rice, the old Irish Gentleman. ..."

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