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Definition of Spouse
1. Noun. A person's partner in marriage.
Group relationships: Man And Wife, Marriage, Married Couple
Specialized synonyms: Bigamist, Consort, Helpmate, Helpmeet, Hubby, Husband, Married Man, Monogamist, Monogynist, Honeymooner, Newlywed, Polygamist, Married Woman, Wife
Generic synonyms: Domestic Partner, Significant Other, Spousal Equivalent, Spouse Equivalent, Relation, Relative
Derivative terms: Mate, Spousal
Definition of Spouse
1. n. A man or woman engaged or joined in wedlock; a married person, husband or wife.
2. v. t. To wed; to espouse.
Definition of Spouse
1. Noun. A person's husband or wife ¹
2. Verb. (dated) to wed, to espouse ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Spouse
1. to marry [v SPOUSED, SPOUSING, SPOUSES] - See also: marry
Medical Definition of Spouse
1. 1. A man or woman engaged or joined in wedlock; a married person, husband or wife. "At last such grace I found, and means I wrought, That that lady to my spouse had won." (Spenser) 2. A married man, in distinct from a spousess or married woman; a bridegroom or husband. "At which marriage was [were] no person present but the spouse, the spousess, the Duchess of Bedford her mother, the priest, two gentlewomen, and a young man." (Fabyan) Origin: OF. Espous, espos, fem. Espouse, F. Epoux, epouse, fr. L. Sponsus, sponsa, prop. P.p. Of spondere, sponsum, to promise solemnly, to engage one's self. Cf. Despond, Espouse, respond, Sponsor. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Spouse
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