ETYM Old Eng. hosebonde, husbonde, a husband, the master of the house or family, AS. husbonda master of the house.
A married man; a woman's partner in marriage; SYN. hubby, married man.
ETYM Old Fren. espous, espos, fem. espouse, French époux, épouse, from Latin sponsus, sponsa, prop. p. p. of spondere, sponsum, to promise solemnly, to engage one's self. Related to Despond, Espouse, respond, Sponsor.
A person's partner in marriage; SYN. partner, married person, mate, consort.