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  2. www.etymonline.com › word › wifewife | Etymology of wife by etymonline

    Oct 13, 2021 · "woman, female, lady," also, but not especially, "wife," from Proto-Germanic *wīfa-… See origin and meaning of wife.

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      13세기 초, husewif, "가족이나 가구를 책임지는 여성, 대개 결혼한 여성; 가장의 아내"는 huse...

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › WifeWife - Wikipedia

    A wife (pl.: wives) is a woman in a marital relationship. A woman who has separated from her partner continues to be a wife until their marriage is legally dissolved with a divorce judgment. On the death of her partner, a wife is referred to as a widow.

  4. wikietymology.com › w › etymology-of-wifeWhat is the Etymology of Wife?

    The etymology of the word “wife” can be traced back to the Old English word “wīf”, which originally meant “ woman ” or “ female.” It has evolved over time through various languages and historical contexts to its current usage in modern English. Origin and Etymology of Wife in Chronological Order.

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  6. www.oed.com › dictionary › wife_nwife, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary

    What does the noun wife mean? There are 15 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun wife, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. wife has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWIFE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Compare. husband noun. spouse formal or specialized. Fewer examples. He composed this poem for his wife. Just out of interest, how old is your wife? I seem to remember that on that occasion he was with his wife. Husbands and wives may be taxed independently. We had dinner with our director and his charming wife.

  8. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › wifewife - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    1 day ago · Wife (disambiguation) Etymology. [edit] From Middle English wyf, wif, from Old English wīf (“woman, wife”), from Proto-West Germanic *wīb, from Proto-Germanic *wībą (“woman, wife”).

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWIFE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    wife in British English. (waɪf ) noun Word forms: plural wives (waɪvz ) 1. one's (female) partner in marriage; a married woman. Related adjective: uxorial. 2. an archaic or dialect word for woman. 3. See take to wife.