Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see husband, and, wife. (This entry is a translation hub.)

plural of wife-giver

plural of wife-taker

plural of wife-beater

An old woman, later especially one who tells old wives' tales. / the alewife (Alosa pseudoharengus) / A species of perciform fish endemic to the temperate coastal waters of Australia (Enoplosus armatus)

A co-wife in a polygamous marriage.

Alternative form of alewife (woman who sells ale)

plural of wife-beating

Alternative form of wifebeating

Prone to physically assaulting one's wife.