Definition of "wedded" in Englisch

adjective

1. (of a couple) Joined in marriage.

2. Joined as if in a marriage.

   • She was too wedded to the first thought that came into her mind to see that her second idea was better.

verb

1. simple past and past participle of wed

   • 15th c., [1997], Thomas Malory, Eugène Vinaver ed. And kynge Lott of Lowthean and of Orkenay thenne wedded Margawse that was Gaweyns moder, and kynge Nentres of the land of Garlot wedded Elayne: al this was done at the request of kynge Uther.
   • But when he shall have wedded himself unto that duty so that he hath made it one with him as a bridegroom maketh himself one with his bride, then doth that duty become of a sudden very beautiful unto him and unto others.
   • 1986, St. John Chrysostom, On Marriage and Family Life, Catherine P. Roth & David Anderson tr. http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&id=hbMtKk-kiLMC&pg=PA112&lpg=PA112&sig=GVHA-ol3fLhiSzro9HX7X4Rs4hE She was wedded wearing no golden robe but chastity, piety, generosity, and every other virtue.