hymeneal
Example Sentences
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An additional proof of his good sense was exhibited by his leading to the hymeneal altar the amiable Miss Jane Van Ness who proved worthy of the noble man of her judicious choice.
From Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution by L. Carroll Judson
Always the same quiet, prim woman, ready at proper times to do her duty; to arrange hassocks at a christening, or to point out the positions for the actors at a hymeneal sacrifice.
From A Little World by George Manville Fenn
They completed their walk to the house of the hymeneal merrymaking in a bitter silence, both very miserable.
From True and Other Stories by George Parsons Lathrop
The value of living—which is loving; the sacredest wonders of life; all that is fairest and of best delight in thought, in feeling, yea, in substance,—all are apprehended under the floral crown and hymeneal veil.
From Dr. Sevier by George Washington Cable
She listened to the hymeneal god, who, attended by nymphs, stepped forward and, to the accompaniment of sweet music, sang a wedding-song specially composed for the occasion.
From Henrietta Maria by Henrietta Haynes
