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Hubby

Full of hubs or protuberances; as, a road that has been frozen while muddy is hubby.

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Narrower term 4

Benedick 76% connected

A married man, or a man newly married.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Benedict 76% connected

Alt. of Benedick

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Cuckold 76% connected

A man whose wife is unfaithful; the husband of an adulteress.

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Uxoricide 76% connected

The murder of a wife by her husband.

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Broader term 4

Man 76% connected

A human being; -- opposed tobeast.

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Mate 76% connected

The Paraguay tea, being the dried leaf of the Brazilian holly (Ilex Paraguensis). The infusion has a pleasant odor, with an agreeable bitter taste, a…

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Partner 76% connected

One who has a part in anything with an other; a partaker; an associate; a sharer. "Partner of his fortune." Shak. Hence: (a) A husband or a wife. (b)…

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Spouse 76% connected

A man or woman engaged or joined in wedlock; a married person, husband or wife.

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Husbandly 74% connected

Frugal; thrifty.

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Husbandly 74% connected

Frugal; thrifty.

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Husband 92% connected

The male head of a household; one who orders the economy of a family.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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