wifelike

wifelike
/wuyf"luyk'/, adj.
1. wifely.
adv.
2. in a manner befitting a wife.
[1590-1600; WIFE + -LIKE]

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  • wifely — adjective befitting or characteristic of a wife (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑wifelike, ↑uxorial • Ant: ↑husbandly • Derivationally related forms: ↑uxor (for: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

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