English edit

Etymology edit

From Middle English spousebreche; equivalent to spouse +‎ breach. Compare Middle English spousebruche (adultery), Middle English spousebrekinge (adultery), Old English ǣwbryċe (adultery), German Ehebruche (adultery).

Noun edit

spousebreach (uncountable)

  1. (obsolete) Adultery
    Synonym: wedbreach