連つれ合あい

noun

spouse; husband; wife

A somewhat old-fashioned, warm term for one's spouse. Often used by older speakers or in literary contexts.

• 彼かれは連つれ合あいと一いっ緒しょに旅りょ行こうに出でかけた。

  He went on a trip with his spouse.

• 長なが年ねん連つれ合あいとして支ささえ合あってきた。

  We have supported each other as spouses for many years.