Meaning

(of a couple) Joined in marriage..

Definitions by Sense

1. (of a couple) Joined in marriage.
2. Joined as if in a marriage.
3. simple past and past participle of wed

Example Sentences

She was too wedded to the first thought that came into her mind to see that her second idea was better.

The future policy of the Bundesbahn in diesel traction is firmly wedded to high-speed engines with hydraulic transmissions, and has standardised on four—possibly five—types.

So instead what we have now is a marriage of inconvenience - and it's fair to say that since then, the two haven't exactly walked hand in hand into the sunset to enjoy a life of wedded bliss.

15th c., [1997], Thomas Malory, Eugène Vinaver ed. And kynge Lott of Lowthean and of Orkenay thenne wedded Margawse that was Gaweyns moder, and kynge Nentres of the land of Garlot wedded Elayne: al this was done at the request of kynge Uther.

But when he shall have wedded himself unto that duty so that he hath made it one with him as a bridegroom maketh himself one with his bride, then doth that duty become of a sudden very beautiful unto him and unto others.

1986, St. John Chrysostom, On Marriage and Family Life, Catherine P. Roth & David Anderson tr. http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&id=hbMtKk-kiLMC&pg=PA112&lpg=PA112&sig=GVHA-ol3fLhiSzro9HX7X4Rs4hE She was wedded wearing no golden robe but chastity, piety, generosity, and every other virtue.

Ross the Red, it is said, wedded a Danaan woman, Maga, daughter of Angus Ōg.

Húrin wedded Morwen Eledhwen of the First House — and their children were Túrin and Nienor.

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