splice
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To unite in marriage.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
But come, it's getting dreadful late, you had better be turning flukes--it's a nice bed; Sal and me slept in that ere bed the night we were spliced.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “splice” mean?
To unite in marriage.
Is “splice” formal or informal?
splice is generally slang.
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