noun
wifelet
Wifelet (noun) means a wife who is of small stature.
noun
1
A wife who is of small stature.
2
A long-term girlfriend; a mistress (the “other woman” in an extramarital relationship).
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Etymology
From wife + -let (diminutive suffix). Sense 3 (“long-term girlfriend; mistress”) is said to have been coined in the 1960s by Alexander Thynn, 7th Marquess of Bath (1932–2020) in reference to his numerous mistresses.
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What is the meaning of wifelet?
"wifelet" (noun) means a wife who is of small stature.
What are the different meanings of wifelet?
"wifelet" has 2 main meanings: 1. A wife who is of small stature; 2. A long-term girlfriend; a mistress (the “other woman” in an extramarital relationship).