matrimony -
n. (pl. -ies)
1 the rite of marriage.
2 the state of being married.
3 a a card-game. b the combination of
king and queen of trumps in some card-games.
matrimonial adj. matrimonially adv. [ME f. AF matrimonie, OF matremoi(g)ne f. L matrimonium f. mater matris mother]
