verb
Meaning 1
To marry (a woman).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: rare, transitive
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: take to wife, wife, wive
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
bewife
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verb
Meaning 2
To be or become a wife to (someone); to provide (someone) with a wife.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: rare, transitive
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: wive
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From be- + wife.