- weddung
- f (-e/-a) pledging, betrothal
Old to modern English dictionary. 2013.
weddung
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wedding — /wed ing/, n. 1. the act or ceremony of marrying; marriage; nuptials. 2. the anniversary of a marriage, or its celebration: They invited guests to their silver wedding. 3. the act or an instance of blending or joining, esp. opposite or… … Universalium
wedding — O.E. weddung state of being wed (see WED (Cf. wed)). Meaning ceremony of marriage is recorded from c.1300; the usual O.E. word for the ceremony was bridelope, lit. bridal run, in reference to conducting the bride to her new home. Wedding cake is… … Etymology dictionary
wedding — /ˈwɛdɪŋ / (say weding) noun 1. the act or ceremony of marrying; marriage; nuptials. 2. a celebration of an anniversary of a marriage, as a silver wedding, celebrated on the 25th anniversary of a marriage. {Middle English; Old English weddung. See …
wedding — [wed′iŋ] n. [ME < OE weddung < weddian: see WED] 1. a) the act or ceremony of becoming married; marriage b) the marriage ceremony with its attendant festivities 2. an anniversary of a marriage [a golden wedding] 3. a joi … English World dictionary
wedding — n. a marriage ceremony (considered by itself or with the associated celebrations). Phrases and idioms: wedding breakfast a meal etc. usually served between a wedding and the departure for the honeymoon. wedding cake a rich iced cake served at a… … Useful english dictionary
wed|ding — «WEHD ihng», noun. 1. a marriage ceremony with its attendant festivities. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under marriage. (Cf. ↑marriage) 2. an anniversary of this. A golden wedding is the fiftieth anniversary of a marriage. 3. Figurative. a close union or… … Useful english dictionary
