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Wive Definition & Meaning

wive
verb
  1. take (someone) as a wife
  2. marry a woman, take a wife
  3. provide with a wife; marry (someone) to a wife

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Frequently asked questions

What does wive mean?
take (someone) as a wife marry a woman, take a wife provide with a wife; marry (someone) to a wife
What part of speech is wive?
Wive is a verb.
How many definitions does wive have?
Wive has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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