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uxorial

uxo·rial

UK/ʌkˈsɔː.ɹɪ.əl/ US/ʌkˈsɔ.ɹi.əl/ uncommon

adjective

1.

of or befitting or characteristic of a wife

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Origin

From Latin uxōrius (“of or pertaining to a wife; overly fond of one’s wife”) + English -al (suffix forming adjectives). Uxōrius is derived from uxor (“wife”) + -ius (suffix forming adjectives).

Phrases

  • et ux
  • et ux.
  • jure uxoris

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