n. Function: noun
the female partner in a marriage FF1C; a sense of humor is a requirement for any prospective wife of his FF1E;
Synonyms: ||ball and chain, lady, ||little woman, ||missus, Mrs., ||old lady, ||old woman, ||rib, ||squaw, ||woman
Related Words: consort, helpmate, helpmeet, mate, other half, spouse; bride, dowager, matron; concubine
Idioms: better half
Contrasted Words: maid, maiden; widow