01 n. The act of marrying, or the state of being married; legal union of a man and a woman for life, as husband and wife; wedlock; matrimony.
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The act of marrying, or the state of being married; legal union of a man and a woman for life, as husband and wife; wedlock; matrimony.“Marriage is honorable in all.” — Heb. xiii. 4.
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The marriage vow or contract.[Obs.]
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A feast made on the occasion of a marriage.“The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king which made a marriage for his son.” — Matt. xxii. 2.
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Any intimate or close union.
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In pinochle, bézique, and similar games at cards, the combination of a king and queen of the same suit. If of the trump suit, it is called a royal marriage.
Phrases & compounds
Marriage brokage —
The business of bringing about marriages
Marriage favors —
knots of white ribbons, or bunches of white flowers, worn at weddings.
Marriage settlement —
a settlement of property in view, and in consideration, of marriage.