espousal

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast
  2. noun the act of becoming betrothed or engaged
  3. noun the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception

Etymology

From Middle English espousal, espousaille, from Old French espousailles, from Latin sponsalia (“a betrothal”), neuter plural of sponsalis, from spōnsus (“one betrothed, a spouse”); see spouse. By surface analysis, espouse + -al.

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Synonyms

bridal

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