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Definition of Better half
1. Noun. A person's partner in marriage.
Group relationships: Man And Wife, Marriage, Married Couple
Specialized synonyms: Bigamist, Consort, Helpmate, Helpmeet, Hubby, Husband, Married Man, Monogamist, Monogynist, Honeymooner, Newlywed, Polygamist, Married Woman, Wife
Generic synonyms: Domestic Partner, Significant Other, Spousal Equivalent, Spouse Equivalent, Relation, Relative
Derivative terms: Mate, Spousal
Definition of Better half
1. Noun. (idiomatic) (US Canada) A person's spouse or lover, most commonly a man's wife. Generally a compliment or sign of respect. ¹
2. Noun. (idiomatic archaic) A person's close friend or companion ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Better Half
Literary usage of Better half
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Conquest of Arid America by William Ellsworth Smythe (1900)
"CHAPTER III THE better half OF THE UNITED STATES THE ninety-seventh meridian
divides the United States almost exactly into halves. ..."
2. The Rites of the Twice-born by Sinclair Stevenson (1920)
"CHAPTER V AFTER THE WEDDING The Feasting — Washing away Divinity — King and
Queen —The Great Feast — The better half— Farewells — The Provision Jar— ..."
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