espousal
Meanings
Plural: espousals
Noun
- archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast
- the act of becoming betrothed or engaged
- the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
- A betrothal.
- A wedding ceremony.
- Adoption of a plan, cause, or idea.
Origin / Etymology
From Middle English espousal, espousaille, from Old French espousailles, from Latin sponsalia (“a betrothal”), neuter plural of sponsalis, from spōnsus (“one betrothed, a spouse”); see spouse.
Synonyms
Scrabble Score: 10
espousal is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL wordespousal is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
espousal is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary
Words With Friends Score: 13
espousal is a valid Words With Friends word