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† epiˈthalamy
Also 7 epithalmie.
Anglicized form of epithalamium.
1589Puttenham Eng. Poesie i. xxvi. (Arb.) 65 And they were called Epithalamies as much to say as ballades at the bedding of the bride. 1652Sparke Prim. Devot. (1663) 64 Angels and men with combin'd harmony, Contend to sing this epithalamy. 1655tr. Hist. Francion V. 21, I was resolved to have her Epithalamy sung by the Musicians of the New bridge. Ibid. VI. 11 Understanding that he was to marry, he offered to make the Epithalamy. |