marriage arrangements; old-fashioned marriage certificate
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
old-fashioned marriage certificate
archaicRefers specifically to the physical, traditional-style document used in pre-modern or certain cultural wedding ceremonies. This sense is now primarily historical or referential.
In the museum, we saw the old marriage certificate from our grandparents' generation.
According to old customs, the marriage certificate required signatures and fingerprints from both parents.
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This marriage certificate was written on red paper with a brush pen.
noun
marriage; wedding arrangements; marital affair
neutralThe much more common modern meaning, referring to the event of getting married or the arrangements surrounding it.
Their wedding is scheduled for next month.
The two families are discussing their children's marriage.
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They have been busy for several months preparing for the wedding.
This marriage received everyone's blessings.