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Sponsal vs Nuptial - What's the difference?

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As adjectives the difference between sponsal and nuptial

is that sponsal is relating to marriage, or to a spouse; spousal while nuptial is of or pertaining to wedding and marriage.

sponsal

English

Adjective

(-)
  • (obsolete) Relating to marriage, or to a spouse; spousal.
    • (Webster 1913)

    nuptial

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to wedding and marriage.
  • Capable, or characteristic, of breeding.

    • Synonyms

    * (pertaining to wedding and marriage) bridal, spousal

    Derived terms

    * antenuptial * nuptial crest * nuptial plumage * nuptial season * nuptials * prenuptial * postnuptial

    Related terms

    * connubial * nubile

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