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the female partner in a marriage
  • a husband and wife who treat each other as equals in their marriage

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The first known use of wife was before the 12th century

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“Wife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wife. Accessed 27 Nov. 2021.

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