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Meanings of first espousal in English

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Usage of first espousal in English
1
Here prevails the matriarchal marriage*rite, with the first espousal to the snake-guarded tree that represents the mother's family.
The Religions of India / Handbooks on the History of Religions, ...
2
"Such, in brief, is my idea of how a bird on its first espousals may be taught the Whole Duty of the married state."
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