Definition of matrimony

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mat·ri·mo·ny    (mtr-mn) KEY  

NOUN:
pl. mat·ri·mo·nies

The act or state of being married; marriage.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old French matrimoine, from Latin mtrimnium, from mter , mtr-, mother; see mter- in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
matri·moni·al (Adjective), matri·moni·al·ly (Adverb)

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