Wife
31-wife — a combining form of wife, now unproductive, occurring in compound words that in general designate traditional roles or occupations of women: fishwife; goodwife; housewife; midwife. * * * wife ● oyster …
32wife — noun (plural wives) Etymology: Middle English wif, from Old English wīf; akin to Old High German wīb wife and probably to Tocharian B kwīpe female pudenda Date: before 12th century 1. a. dialect woman b. a woman acting in a specified capacity… …
33-wife — a combining form of wife, now unproductive, occurring in compound words that in general designate traditional roles or occupations of women: fishwife; goodwife; housewife; midwife. * * * …
34wife — noun /waɪf/ a) A married woman, especially in relation to her spouse. A new wife for the gander is introduced into the pen. b) The female of a pair of mated animals. Syn: partner, husband, spouse …
35wife — v. To downplay a women s career accomplishments in favour of her abilities as wife and mother. Example Citation: While we are on the subject of success, a Media Culpa is due Liddy Dole. I was among those who publicly feared that she would be… …
36wife — I A Geordie Dictionary A woman, whether married or not. Wife was used in this sense by the Anglo Saxons II North Country (Newcastle) Words any woman, whether married or not …
37wife — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. married woman; mate, spouse, Frau, the Mrs., madam, little woman, old lady, ball and chain (sl.), better half; housewife, helpmeet, helpmate. See marriage. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. married woman,… …
38wife — waɪf n. female spouse; woman acting in a particular capacity (used in combination: e.g. midwife); woman (Old Usage) v. marry a wife (rare usage) …
39wife — n. Married woman, matron, helpmate, consort, spouse, mate, partner, better half, wife of one s bosom, gray mare …
40wife — /waIvz/ plural wives /waIvz/ noun (C) the woman that a man is married to: Have you met his wife? …
