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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   In a polygamous marriage, another wife of a woman’s husband.

   "If a co-wife had sought the lives of those three of thine."

Synonyms

All synonyms

co-bridefellow-wifewife-in-law

Example

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"If a co-wife had sought the lives of those three of thine."

Etymology

From co- + wife.

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