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mismarriage

American  
[mis-mar-ij] / mɪsˈmær ɪdʒ /

noun

  1. an unsuitable or unhappy marriage.

Etymology

Origin of mismarriage

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

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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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