1510s, "pertaining to marriage," from spouse (n.) + -al (1).
spousal (n.)
c. 1300, "a wedding ceremony, action of marrying; wedlock, condition of being espoused," from Anglo-French spousaille, Old French esposaille (see espousal). Earlier was spousage "marriage, wedlock" (mid-14c.).
spousal rites
a fitting symbol of spousal love
spotless
spotlight
spotter
spotty
spousage
spousal
spouse
spout
sprag
sprain
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