viduity
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of viduity
1375–1425; late Middle English ( Scots ) viduite < Latin viduitās, equivalent to vidu ( a ) widow + -itās -ity
Example Sentences
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In addition to three of his works, including a new version of last year’s “Entangled,” the evening showcases the resident choreographer Constantine Baecher with the return of his 2007 “Viduity.”
From New York Times
However, he picks up a reticule, which the thief in his fright has dropped, discovers in it the address he wants, and actually ventures to call on Madame Caroline Derville, who possesses, in addition to viduity, all the other attractions catalogued above.
From Project Gutenberg
I gaed to spend a week in Fife— An unco week it proved to be— For there I met a waesome wife Lamentin' her viduity.
From Project Gutenberg
I gaed to spend a week in Fife, An unco week it proved to be, For there I met a waesome wife, Lamenting her viduity.
From Project Gutenberg
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