Etymology of the English word espouse
the English word
espousederived from the Old French word
espouserderived from the Classical Latin word
sponsare (become betrothed, engaged to marry; espouse)
derived from the Latin word
sponsus (bridegroom; betrothed man; contract; surety; bail)
derived from the Latin word
spondere (promise, give pledge, undertaking)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*spend-Date
The earliest known usage of espouse in English dates from the 15th century.
Derivations in English
espoused,
espousingUsage
Word found in Modern English
