prospective wife
Example Sentences
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There was nothing fun, however, about watching a man's career and reputation unravel before a nation's eyes, especially in the steadfast presence of his father, his children and his prospective wife.
From Time Magazine Archive
The candidate for admission serves water to the men and his prospective wife to the women, both being then permitted to take food with the tribe.
From The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II by Russell, R. V. (Robert Vane)
I am bringing my niece out here as my housekeeper and companion, and not as a prospective wife for any of you youngsters.
From Rujub, the Juggler by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
The mistake the prospective wife makes is in obstinately closing her eyes to the fact that married life has any trials which are not far outbalanced by its pleasures.
From The Secret of a Happy Home (1896) by Harland, Marion
I 've always heard that it's the proper thing to be polite to the sisters, cousins, and aunts of one's prospective wife.
From The Siege of the Seven Suitors by Nicholson, Meredith
