pronubial

English

Etymology

From Latin prōnuba.

Adjective

pronubial (comparative more pronubial, superlative most pronubial)

  1. (rare) Promoting, or presiding over, marriage.
    Synonyms: nuptial, connubial, conjugal
    • 1753, William Congreve, The works of Mr. William Congreve: In Three Volumes‎[1], page 170:
      Thy Aid, Pronubial Juno, Athamas implores.
    • 1916, Lucky Bag‎[2], volume 23, First Class, United States Naval Academy, page 162:
      After a few weeks of pronubial bliss, the authorities suggested the separation of the pair

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