little woman

little woman

noun

Definition of LITTLE WOMAN

: wife

Examples of LITTLE WOMAN

1. <I'll check with the little woman about whether we can go.>

First Known Use of LITTLE WOMAN

1795

Related to LITTLE WOMAN

Synonyms: helpmate, helpmeet, lady, wife, madam, missus (or missis), Mrs., old lady, wifey, woman [chiefly dialect]

Related Words: bride; better half, companion, consort, mate, partner, significant other, soul mate, spouse; dowager, matron; hausfrau, homemaker, housekeeper, housewife, stay-at-home; widow

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