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    Nuptial , a. [L. nuptialis, fr. nuptiae marriage, wedding, fr. nubere, nuptum, prop., to cover, to veil, hence, to marry, as the head of the bride was covered with a veil; cf. Gr.  bride, nymph: cf. F. nuptial.] Of or pertaining to marriage; done or used at a wedding; as, nuptial rites and ceremonies.
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    Then, all in heat,
    They light the nuptial torch.
    Milton.

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    Nuptial, n.; pl. Nuptials . Marriage; wedding; nuptial ceremony; -- now only in the plural.
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    Celebration of that nuptial, which
    We two have sworn shall come.
    Shak.

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    Preparations . . . for the approaching nuptials.
    Prescott.

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