white marriage

Questions

What does white marriage mean?

An unconsummated marriage.

Where does white marriage come from?

Calque of French mariage blanc. “White” is the traditional symbol of purity and therefore of virginity. It may also refer to the absence of hymenal blood on the couple’s sheets.

How to pronounce white marriage

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4. Repeat and practice — Say “white marriage” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.