noun
espousal
Espousal (noun) means an agreement or promise to marry; an engagement.
noun
1
An agreement or promise to marry; an engagement.
2
A ceremony at which two people are married.
3
The act of taking up and supporting a plan, cause, or idea.
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English espousal, espousaille, from Old French espousailles, from Latin sponsalia ("a betrothal"), the neuter plural of sponsalis, from spōnsus ("one betrothed, a spouse") — compare spouse. By surface analysis, it is espouse + -al.
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What is the meaning of espousal?
"espousal" (noun) means an agreement or promise to marry; an engagement.
What is another word for espousal?
Other words for "espousal" include betrothal, acceptance, bridal, adoption, acceptation.
What are the different meanings of espousal?
"espousal" has 3 main meanings: 1. An agreement or promise to marry; an engagement; 2. A ceremony at which two people are married; 3. The act of taking up and supporting a plan, cause, or idea.
