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 Judson, L. Carroll

Under the glow of torches, surrounded by a joyous company, dancing and singing hymeneal songs, the bride was led to the house of her future husband.

From Greek Women by Carroll, Mitchell

There lies the fatal weakness of all this frenzy over liberty and this hymeneal chanting of sky and ocean; it has no basis in the homely facts of the heart.

From Shelburne Essays, Third Series by More, Paul Elmer

Freddy has said many a charming thing about the pear-blossom; about nature's awakening; about the hymeneal birds—things that, as Prue says, are almost poetry just as he speaks them, without any alteration.

From Doctor Cupid by Broughton, Rhoda

As a general rule, I don't think a man is justified in interferin' with other people's hymeneal intentions, but it's different when the said intentions is goin' to make your own home a hell.

From Gullible's Travels, Etc. by Lardner, Ring