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wives [waıvz]

wife [waıf] N

office wife N

common-law wife N

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Wives think about husbands, sisters watch one another.
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We took their wives and also much booty, which we divided equitably amongst us, so that none might have reason to complain.
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Men were also expected to observe this rule, but only when in the presence of their wives.
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The chief often had many wives because he could select for himself.
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There were the most favored two concubines among his many wives and concubines.
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She also introduced a group of young wives who would serve as the designers' clients and models.
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He has a total of 12 children from the official wives.
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The role of wives was to raise and nurture healthy children and support their husbands.
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He had at least two wives, and three or four sons and two daughters.
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The three naughty wives reappear with giddy greetings all around.
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