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adj
Prior to a wedding.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: Christianity
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noun
In Catholic tradition, a spiritual retreat for couples about to be married.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
From pre- + Cana, from the biblical story of the wedding feast at Cana.
