middle-aisle

middle-aisle
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷\ transitive verb (middle-aisled ; middle-aisled ; middle-aisling ; middle-aisles)
Etymology: so called from the traditional bridal procession down the middle aisle of a church
slang : marry — usually used with it

are expected to middle-aisle it in August


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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