English Explanatory Dictionary

sister-wife

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A woman who is simultaneously sister and wife to her spouse.
  2. In a polygamous marriage, a woman who is simultaneously the sister and co-wife of another.
  3. A co-wife in general.

Word forms

sister-wife sister-wives sister wife

Etymology

Compound of sister + wife.

Translations

Chinese Mandarin: 娣媵 Dutch: zuster-vrouw French: sœur-épouse
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