All 4 Uses of
matrimony
in
Howards End
- It was the work of Fraulein Mosebach, who had conceived the large and patriotic notion of winning back her cousins to the Fatherland by matrimony.†
Part 12 *matrimony = marriage
- For the present, puppies and her father were the only things she loved, but the net of matrimony was being prepared for her, and a few days later she was attracted to a Mr. Percy Cahill, an uncle of Mrs. Charles's, and he was attracted to her.†
Part 16
- How absurdly matrimonial you are!†
Part 19matrimonial = marriage (or related to marriage)
- Half-guineas are poured on the troubled waters, the lawyers creep back, and, if all has gone well, Love joins one man and woman together in Matrimony.†
Part 20matrimony = marriage
Definition:
the state of being a married