till death do us part

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. Until death separates us; a common phrase stated between the bride and the groom at a Christian wedding, indicating a commitment to their union.

Pronunciation

En-au-till death do us part.ogg

Word forms

till death do us part till death us do part till death us depart

Etymology

Originates from the 1549 Book of Common Prayer, with the original wording being "till death us depart" (using the obsolete “to separate, part” sense of depart).

Related words

till death do you part
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