Măt'ri-mo-ny, n.

noun

(50), n. [O. Fr. matrimonie, Pr. matrimoni, Sp., Pg., & It. matrimonio, Lat. matrimonium, from mater, mother.] The union of man and woman as husband and wife; the nuptial state; marriage; wedlock.

If any man know cause why this couple should not be joined in holy matrimony, they are to declare it. Com. Prayer.

Matrimony-vine (Bot.), a climbing, thorny vine (Lycium barbarum). Gray.

Synonyms—Marriage; wedlock. See MARRIAGE.