as in wives
the female partner in a marriage
"How nice to see you! How's the Mrs.?" inquired the charming older gentleman
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wives
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Later, the antique models — the Commanders with more seniority and more gold cords hanging from their epaulettes — will come to select their second or third wives.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026 -
Several other memorial services followed shortly after, including one in Los Angeles organized by Prince’s ex-wives, Manuela Testolini and Mayte Garcia.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Mesdames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Mesdames. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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