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little woman

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noun

  1. old-fashioned a facetious term for wife

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He started recording in 1962, then earned his first gold record in 1969 with the single “Little Woman.”

From Los Angeles Times

Chisholm, described by the Oakland Tribune as “the dynamic little woman with the big voice,” spoke about the need for big countries to limit arms sales, stopping aid to countries that repress their citizens, and reducing discrimination in housing.

From Los Angeles Times

Gerwig was previously nominated for best director for “Lady Bird,” and missing out for “Little Woman” was even a snub.

From Seattle Times

She loved breaking taboos, especially the idea of the little woman at home, cooking, without much more to their lives, she recalls.

From BBC

“I’m not sitting here, some little woman standing by my man like Tammy Wynette,” she said to the interviewer.

From New York Times