5. Figuratively, to unite in the closest and most endearing relation.

Turn, O backsliding children, saith the Lord; for I am married unto

you.

Jer. iii. 14.

To marry ropes. (Naut.) (a) To place two ropes along side of each other

so that they may be grasped and hauled on at the same time. (b) To join

two ropes end to end so that both will pass through a block. Ham. Nav.

Encyc.

Mar"ry, v. i. To enter into the conjugal or connubial state; to take a

husband or a wife.

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