Etymology of the English word matrimony
the English word
matrimonyderived from the Old French word
matrimoinederived from the Latin word
matrimonium (marriage; matrimony)
derived from the Late Latin word
mater (mother; mother, foster mother; lady)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*māter- (mother)
Date
The earliest known usage of matrimony in English dates from the 14th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
