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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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