Obs. rare. [Cf. prec. and EAUBRUCHE2.] An adulterer.

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c. 1315.  Shoreham, I. 2001. Þat on may spousebreche by-come For defaute of þet oþer.

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a. 1325.  Prose Psalter, xlix. 19. Ȝyf þou sest a þef, þou ran wyþ hym, and laid y porcioun wyþ spouse-breches.

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