A woman. Cf. wifie, n. 2. Now chiefly Scottish.
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释义 | society > society and the community > social class > the common people > [noun] > one of the common people > woman (5) wifeeOE A woman. Cf. wifie, n. 2. Now chiefly Scottish. woman1458 In contrast with lady, originally signifying a lower rank in society. Tib1533 Formerly: a typical name for a woman of lower social status, as in Tib and Tom (cf. Jack and Jill, n. 1). Also: a girl or lass, a sweetheart, a… roturière1753 A woman of low social rank; a female roturier. Cf. roturier, n. Now historical. commoneress1791 A female commoner (commoner, n. 3a); the wife of a commoner. |
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