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Mesdames

noun

Definition of Mesdames

plural of Mrs.

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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During the one-day festival, wives observe a fast and pray for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 Oct. 2026
Deanna Paul, an attorney for Tal, said that the brothers asked them and their wives not to attend.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026

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