feme

[ fem ]

noun

, Law.

1. a woman or wife.

feme

/ fɛm /

noun

1. law a woman or wife

Word History and Origins

Origin of feme¹

1585–95; < Anglo-French, Old French fem ( m ) e < Latin fēmina woman; akin to fetus, fecund

Word History and Origins

Origin of feme¹

C16: from Anglo-French, ultimately from Latin fēmina woman

Example Sentences

Baron and feme, a term used for husband and wife in English law.

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As tra va ooilley baarit eihey, dirree genney vooar ayns y cheer shen; as ren eh toshiaght dy ve ayns feme.

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If he should be put into the penitentiary, she may transact business as if she were a feme sole.

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Money given to a feme covert for her maintenance, because her husband is an unthrift.

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There is indeed one case where the wife shall sue and be sued as a feme sole, viz.

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