Love, n. A temporary insanity curable by marriage.

Marriage, n.: The state or condition of a community consisting of a master, a mistress and two slaves, making in all, two.

Her locks an ancient lady gaveHer loving husband's life to save;And men — they honored so the dame —Upon some stars bestowed her name.But to our modern married fair,Who'd give their lords to save their hair,No stellar recognition's given.There are not stars enough in heaven.

Bride, n. - A woman with a fine prospect of happiness behind her.

Bride: A woman with a fine prospect of happiness behind her.

Incompatibility. In matrimony a similarity of tastes, particularly the taste for domination.