matrimony Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
    union; spousal relationship; marriage; wedlock.
    • a long and happy marriage
    • God bless this union
  2. noun the ceremony or sacrament of marriage

WordNet


Mat"ri*mo*ny noun
Etymology
OE. matrimoine, through Old French, fr. L. matrimonium, fr. mater mother. See Mother.
Definitions
  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. Gray. Syn. -- Marriage; wedlock. See Marriage.

Webster 1913