E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Con’jugal.
What pertains to conjugs (yoke-fellows). In ancient times a yoke (jugum) was put on a man and woman by way of marriage ceremony, and the two were said to be yoked together by marriage.
s (yoke-fellows). In ancient times a yoke (jugum) was put on a man and woman by way of marriage ceremony, and the two were said to be yoked together by marriage.
