Matrimony
41matrimony — /ˈmætrəməni / (say matruhmuhnee), Originally US / moʊni/ (say mohnee) noun (plural matrimonies) the rite, ceremony, or sacrament of marriage. {Middle English matrimonye, from Latin mātrimōnium marriage} Usage: The pronunciation /ˈmætrəmoʊni/ is… …
42Matrimony — See marriage …
43matrimony — marriage (q.v.), in the sense of the relation or status, not of the ceremony …
44matrimony — marriage (q.v.), in the sense of the relation or status, not of the ceremony …
45matrimony — The state or status of being married. Married life …
46matrimony — n. (pl. ies) 1 the rite of marriage. 2 the state of being married. 3 a a card game. b the combination of king and queen of trumps in some card games. Derivatives: matrimonial adj. matrimonially adv. Etymology: ME f. AF matrimonie, OF… …
47matrimony vine — noun Date: circa 1818 a shrub or vine (genus Lycium) of the nightshade family with often showy flowers and usually red berries …
48matrimony vine — any plant belonging to the genus Lycium, of the nightshade family, species of which are cultivated for their foliage, flowers, and berries. Also called boxthorn. [1810 20] * * * …
49Matrimony, Holy — See Marriage …
50matrimony vine — mat′rimony vine n. pln any plant belonging to the genus Lycium, of the nightshade family, species of which are cultivated for their foliage, flowers, and berries Also called boxthorn Etymology: 1810–20 …
