ˈmærɪdʒ n. 1
the legal union of a
man and a
woman in
order to live
together and
often to
have children. 2 an
act or
ceremony establishing
this union. 3
one particular union of this kind (by a
previous marriage). 4 an intimate union (the marriage of
true minds). 5 Cards the union of a
king and
queen of the
same suit. øby marriage as a
result of a marriage (related by marriage). in marriage as
husband or
wife (give in marriage;
take in marriage). marriage
bureau an
establishment arranging introductions
between persons wishing to marry. marriage
certificate a certificate certifying the completion of a marriage ceremony. marriage
guidance counselling of couples
who have problems in
married life. marriage
licence a licence to marry. marriage lines
Brit. a marriage certificate. marriage of
convenience a marriage concluded to
achieve some practical purpose,
esp.
financial or
political. marriage
settlement an
arrangement securing
property between spouses. [ME f. OF mariage f. marier MARRY(1)]
