English Explanatory Dictionary

co-wife

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. In a polygamous marriage, another wife of a woman’s husband.

Pronunciation

/ˈkəʊ.waɪf/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-co-wife.wav /ˈkoʊ.waɪf/

Word forms

co-wife co-wives

Etymology

From co- + wife.

Synonyms

co-bride fellow-wife wife-in-law

Related words

sister-wife co-in-law
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