spousebreach

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle English spousebreche; equivalent to spouse +‎ breach. Compare Middle English spousebruche (adultery), Middle English spousebrekinge (adultery), Old English ǣwbryċe (adultery), German Ehebruche (adultery).

Noun[edit]

spousebreach (uncountable)

  1. (obsolete) Adultery
    Synonym: wedbreach