matrimony Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
union; spousal relationship; marriage; wedlock.
- a long and happy marriage
- God bless this union
noun the ceremony or sacrament of marriage

OE. matrimoine, through Old French, fr. L. matrimonium, fr. mater mother. See Mother.

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. )
A kind of game at cards played by several persons. Gray. Syn. -- Marriage; wedlock. See Marriage.