mismarriage

[ mis-mar-ij ]

noun

1. an unsuitable or unhappy marriage.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mismarriage¹

First recorded in 1810–20; mis- ¹ + marriage

Example Sentences

Present woe 'gainst worse mismarriage— Put it to the vote— And I'll bet 'tis contr� carriage, And for open boat!

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