Maritorious

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Being fond of one's husband to the point of obsession; excessively doting on one's husband.

    "Dames maritorious ne'er were meritorious."

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uxorious

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"Dames maritorious ne'er were meritorious."

Etymology

Formed like uxorious, based on Latin marītus (“husband”).

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