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married woman, spouse, lady, dame, madam, matron, squaw*, helpmate, helpmeet, consort, marrow, mate, housewife, better half*, the missis*, the little woman*, wifey*, ball and chain*, the old lady*.

Antonyms widow*, spinster*, old maid.

take to wife

marry, wed, espouse; see marry 1.

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