a. [ See Espousal, Sponsal, and Spouse. ] Of or pertaining to a spouse or marriage; nuptial; matrimonial; conjugal; connubial; bridal;
n. [ See Espousal, Spouse. ] Marriage; nuptials; espousal; -- generally used in the plural;
Boweth your head under that blissful yoke . . .
Which that men clepeth spousal or wedlock. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
The spousals of the newborn year. Emerson. [ 1913 Webster ]