English Explanatory Dictionary

mari complaisant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A husband who tolerates his spouse's adultery.

Pronunciation

/ˌmaɹi ˈkɒ̃(m)plɛzɒ̃/ /ˌmaɹi kɒ̃(m)plɛˈzɒ̃/ /məˌɹi kɑmplɛˈzɑnt/ en-uk-mari_complaisant.ogg

Word forms

mari complaisant maris complaisants

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from French mari complaisant.

Synonyms

wittol

Related words

cuckold
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