Cou″ple, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Coupled (k?p″'ld); p. pr. & vb. n.Coupling (–l?ng).] [F. coupler, fr. L. copulare. See Couple, n., and cf. Copulate, Cobble, v.]
1. To link or tie, as one thing to another; to connect or fasten together; to join.
Huntsman, I charge thee, tender well my hounds,...
And couple Clowder with the deep-mouthed brach.
Shak.
2. To join in wedlock; to marry.
A parson who couples all our beggars.
Swift.