noun
espousal
Espousal (noun) means a betrothal.
noun
1
A betrothal.
2
A wedding ceremony.
3
Adoption of a plan, cause, or idea.
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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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What is the meaning of espousal?
"espousal" (noun) means a betrothal.
What are the different meanings of espousal?
"espousal" has 3 main meanings: 1. A betrothal; 2. A wedding ceremony; 3. Adoption of a plan, cause, or idea.