Espousement

Espousement
Espousement Es*pouse"ment, n. [Cf. OF. espousement.] The act of espousing, or the state of being espoused. [1913 Webster]

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  • hymen — Synonyms and related words: Gretna Green wedding, allantoic membrane, amnion, amniotic sac, arachnoid membrane, banns, basement membrane, bridal, bridal suite, bridechamber, chuppah, church wedding, civil ceremony, civil wedding, conjuctiva,… …   Moby Thesaurus

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