espoused

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And, half in jest, half in sober sadness, He assured me that the sun Was a beautiful woman, who had for policy Espoused the old god of the sea.

From Poems and Ballads of Heinrich Heine by Heine, Heinrich

He loved the maid: Still young, he drew her to the fold of Christ; Espoused her three years later; died in war Ere three months passed.

From Legends of the Saxon Saints by De Vere, Aubrey

Espoused the cause of Andrew Jackson with ardor, and in 1829 was elected to represent his native town in the legislature, where by three subsequent elections he served four years, the last two as speaker.

From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 5, part 3: Franklin Pierce by Richardson, James D. (James Daniel)

A shepherd I A shepherd he Of Arcady, Of Arcadee, Betrothed are we, Betrothed is he, And mean to be And means to be Espoused to-day!

From The Complete Plays of Gilbert and Sullivan by Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), Sir

Espoused the royal cause in the Revolution; in 1777 a lieutenant in the Loyal Virginians, and in 1782 a captain in the Queen's Rangers.

From The Makers of Canada: Index and Dictionary of Canadian History by Various