Synonyms for matrimony
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : ma-truh-moh-nee |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈmæ trəˌmoʊ ni |
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Définition of matrimony
Origin :- c.1300, from Old French matremoine "matrimony, marriage" and directly from Latin matrimonium "wedlock, marriage," from matrem (nominative mater) "mother" (see mother (n.1)) + -monium, suffix signifying "action, state, condition."
- noun being joined in marriage
- In matrimony a similarity of tastes, particularly the taste for domination.
- Extract from : « The Devil's Dictionary » by Ambrose Bierce
- He acknowledges his folly for having ever spoken lightly of matrimony.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- A brunette selects a blonde and a blonde a brunette, as a general rule in matrimony.
- Extract from : « Life: Its True Genesis » by R. W. Wright
- She is displeased with him for his affectedly-bashful hints of matrimony.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- Yet you see he but touches upon the edges of matrimony neither.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- The end of it on the stage is not death but matrimony; and "home well pleased we go."
- Extract from : « The American Mind » by Bliss Perry
- Every Spartan had to marry, and the bonds of matrimony were strictly observed.
- Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel
- Then he gave me his own views of "the holy state of matrimony."
- Extract from : « The Woman Thou Gavest Me » by Hall Caine
- Good heavens, can it be possible that you don't know what the conditions of matrimony are?
- Extract from : « The Woman Thou Gavest Me » by Hall Caine
- The taint of alcoholism was in his blood, and matrimony and parentage were not for him.
- Extract from : « The Missionary » by George Griffith
Antonyms for matrimony
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