CONCUBINE


Meaning of CONCUBINE in English

[ 'kɒŋkjʊbʌɪn ]

■ noun

1》 chiefly historical (in polygamous societies) a woman who lives with a man but has lower status than his wife or wives.

2》 archaic a mistress.

Origin

ME: from OFr., from L. concubina , from con- 'with' + cubare 'to lie'.

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