Meaning

Alternative form of newlywed..

Example Sentences

The newly-wed man and his fitter had gone to bed believing that the exhaust pipe of the generator was pointing to the outside of the building.

Secondly, and also contrary to Nadel, a newly-wed bride among the Āma/Nyimaŋ would never eat or drink in her husband's home, especially in the first few months (or weeks as the case may be).

Between about 10 and 15 per cent of newly-wed couples resided with one set of parents after their wedding, usually for a relatively short period of less than a year, though sometimes longer.

The newly-weds then bow down twice to all her patrilineal relatives who bless them in return.

Could the insights of newly-weds in their 40s and beyond be helpful to singles who were still looking?

After the party finished, the newly-weds again progressed to the birdal chamber, where for some time they were supposed to make their best efforts to multiply, disregarding hygiene in favour of conception. Only on day three was it prescribed for the young wife to descend the spiral staircase of St Christine and finally have a bath.

Word Forms

• newly-weds

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