wive


wive

verb \ˈwīv\
wivedwiv·ing

Definition of WIVE

intransitive verb
: to marry a woman
transitive verb
1
: to marry to a woman
2
: to take for a wife

Origin of WIVE

Middle English, from Old English wīfian, from wīf woman, wife
First Known Use: before 12th century

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