wedded state
Example Sentences
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He invariably insisted that plural marriage was the only natural and proper wedded state for man.
From Time Magazine Archive
He accordingly relates the adventures of January and May in illustration of the misfortunes of the wedded state, and commences with the panegyric of January upon its unmixed blessings.
From The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 New Edition by Alexander Pope
He said, amongst the rest, that there appeared to be no ground of refusal, except a strong disinclination to enter the wedded state.
From Put Yourself in His Place by Charles Reade
With the seal of the holy Priesthood upon their wedded state, these people believe implicitly in the perpetuity of that relationship on the far side of the grave.
From The Story of "Mormonism" by James Edward Talmage
"A very excellent resolve, Mr Newland; there are few young men who care about love now-a-days, but I consider that love is a great security for happiness in the wedded state."
From Japhet, in Search of a Father by Frederick Marryat
