NUPTIALLY

Etymology

Adverb

nuptially (not comparable)

In terms of marriage.

Source: Wiktionary


NUPTIAL

Nup"tial, a. Etym: [L. nuptialis, fr. nuptiae marriage, wedding, fr. nubere, nuptum, prop., to cover, to veil, hence, to marry, as the head of the bride was covered with a veil; cf. Gr. nuptial.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to marriage; done or used at a wedding; as, nuptial rites and ceremonies. Then, all in heat, They light the nuptial torch. Milton.

Nup"tial, n.; pl. Nuptials (.

Definition: Marriage; wedding; nuptial ceremony; -- now only in the plural. Celebration of that nuptial, which We two have sworn shall come. Shak. Preparations . . . for the approaching nuptials. Prescott.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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