plural of marriage encounter

In Indian culture, a string tied by the bridegroom round the neck of the bride and worn by her as long as the husband lives.

plural of marriage string

(transitive with to) To ask someone if they want to become one's spouse.

plural of marriage-portion

A dowry, either paid by the bride's family to the groom or his family, or by the groom's family to the bride or her family, at the time of marriage.

plural of child marriage

The marriage or cohabitation between a minor and an adult or another minor.

A marriage based on the duration of cohabitation rather than formal ceremony.

plural of same-sex marriage