Jump the broom meaning

What does the saying 'Jump the broom' mean?

Idiom: Jump the broom

Meaning:

To jump the broom is to marry. (Jump over the broom, jump over the broomstick, jump the broomstick are also used.)

Country: International English | Subject Area: Furniture and household fittings | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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