wive

[ wahyv ]

verb (used without object)

, wived, wiv·ing.

1. to take a wife; marry.

verb (used with object)

, wived, wiv·ing.

1. to take as wife; marry.
2. to provide with a wife.

wive

/ waɪv /

verb

1. to marry (a woman)
2. tr to supply with a wife

Word History and Origins

Origin of wive¹

before 900; Middle English wiven, Old English wīfian, derivative of wīf; wife

Word History and Origins

Origin of wive¹

Old English gewīfian, from wīf wife

Example Sentences

I would wive again, and thine eyes have looked into my heart as the sun pierces the darkness of the forest.

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The same attachment is visible where he enumerates them in his "Country House-wive's Garden."

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Josiah said that Philander Dagget'ses wive's brother wouldn't have no chance at all.

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And Philander Dagget done it a purpose to keep Elburtus from the town-meetin', so his wive's brother would get the election.

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And the friends of Philander Daggets'es wive's brother had it all their own way, and he wus elected almost unanimous.

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