wedding ring

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Noun

wedding ring (plural wedding rings)

1. One of a pair or rings exchanged by bride and groom in a wedding ceremony, and afterwards worn by them; symbolizes continuous fidelity.
   • 1837-39, Charles Dickens, Oliver Twist

     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!'

Synonyms

• wedding band

Translations

• French: alliance
• German: Ehering, Trauring
• Italian: fede, vera
• Portuguese: aliança
• Russian: обруча́льное кольцо́
• Spanish: alianza, anillo de boda

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