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Espousal (Noun)

Archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The espousal of the young couple was celebrated with great fanfare and feasting.
In days of yore, the espousal was a grand affair, with guests coming from far and wide to join in the merriment.
The espousal feast was a time-honored tradition, with the bride and groom seated at the head table, surrounded by their friends and family.
The village elder performed the espousal ceremony, joining the young lovers in holy matrimony.
The espousal of the noble couple was a lavish affair, with music, dancing, and feasting that lasted long into the night.

The act of accepting with approval; favorable reception; "its adoption by society"; "the proposal found wide acceptance".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The act of becoming betrothed or engaged.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The young couple's espousal was celebrated with a grand engagement party.
Her espousal to the wealthy businessman was seen as a strategic move by many.
The priest's words of blessing marked the official espousal of the couple.
Their whirlwind romance ended in a hasty espousal, much to the surprise of their friends and family.
The traditional ceremony marked the formal espousal of the prince and his bride-to-be.