Defn: Matrimony. [Obs.]
MATRIMONIAL
Mat`ri*mo"ni*al, a. Etym: [L. matrimonialis: cf. F. matrimonial. See
Matrimony.]
Defn: Of or pertaining to marriage; derived from marriage; connubial; nuptial; hymeneal; as, matrimonial rights or duties. If he relied upon that title, he could be but a king at courtesy, and have rather a matrimonial than a regal power. Bacon.
Syn.
— Connubial; conjugal; sponsal; spousal; nuptial; hymeneal.
MATRIMONIALLY
Mat`ri*mo"ni*al*ly, adv.
Defn: In a matrimonial manner.
MATRIMONIOUS
Mat`ri*mo"ni*ous, a.
Defn: Matrimonial. [R.] Milton.
MATRIMONY Mat"ri*mo*ny, n. Etym: [OE. matrimoine, through Old French, fr. L. matrimonium, fr. mater mother. See Mother.]
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. )