hymeneal
Example Sentences
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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 Haynes, Henrietta
In 1763 he removed to Fredericksburg, Va. where he enhanced his importance in society by leading Isabella Gordon to the hymeneal altar.
From Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution by Judson, L. Carroll
But when that her heart was all his own, his love grew cold, and, turning from her, he refused to fulfil his plighted troth and lead her to the hymeneal altar.
From Rossmoyne by Unknown
Since that time their happiness has never had the least interruption; except from the hymeneal expedition of my friend Henry.
From The Mysterious Wanderer, Vol. III A Novel in Three Volumes by Reeve, Sophia
The marriage was nearly all that a marriage should be when a Lady Anna is led to the hymeneal altar.
From Lady Anna by Trollope, Anthony
