WED, v.t. [L., to give bail; a league; probably both are of one family.] 1. To marry; to take for a husband or for wife.--Since the day I saw thee first, and wedded thee.2. To join in marriage.And Adam, wedded to another Eve, shall live with her--3. To unite closely in affection; to attach firmly. WE are apt to be wedded to our own customs and opinions.Men are wedded to their lusts.4. To unite for ever.Thou art wedded to calamity.5. To espouse; to take part with.They wedded his cause.WED, v.i. To marry; to contract matrimony. When shall I wed?WED, n. A pledge.
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