Wedded
/ˈwɛd.ɪd/noun
Joined in marriage; married.
Did you know?The root of 'wedded' is linked to the word 'wed', which comes from an ancient term meaning 'to pledge or to bind', reflecting the deep, mystical bond of marriage.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*weǵ-
“to be strong, to be lively, to bind.”
Old English
Old English
wedda
“a pledge or vow.”
Old English
Old English
weddian
“to pledge or promise (in marriage).”
Middle English
Middle English
wedde
“to marry, to bind in marriage.”
Modern English
English
wedded
“joined in marriage, bound together.”