n. [ Cf.LL. resposalis. ] 1. One who is answerable or responsible. [ Obs. ] Barrow. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Response. [ Obs. ] Brevint. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Answerable. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. sponsalis, fr. sponsus a betrothal, fr. spondere, sponsum, to betroth. See Spouse, and cf. Espousal, Spousal. ] Relating to marriage, or to a spouse; spousal. [ 1913 Webster ]