wedding ring
See also: wedding-ring
English
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Noun
wedding ring (plural wedding rings)
- One of a pair or rings exchanged by bride and groom in a wedding ceremony, and afterwards worn by them; symbolizes continuous fidelity.
- 1838, Boz [pseudonym; Charles Dickens], Oliver Twist; or, The Parish Boy’s Progress. […], volume (please specify |volume=I, II, or III), London: Richard Bentley, […], →OCLC:
- The surgeon leaned over the body, and raised the left hand. 'The old story,' he said, shaking his head: 'no wedding-ring, I see. Ah! Good-night!'
- 1947, Willard Robison (lyrics and music), “Don't Smoke in Bed”, performed by Peggy Lee:
- Goodbye, old sleepyhead / I'm packing you in like I said / Take care of everything / I'm leaving my wedding ring
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a ring symbolizing marriage
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