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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Bachelor’s Wife (A).
 
A hypothetical wife. A bachelor has only an imaginary wife.   1
        “Bachelors’ wives and old maids children be well taught.”—Heywood: Proverbs.
 


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