maritorious

adj

maritorious

adj

Etymology Formed like uxorious, based on Latin marītus (“husband”).

1

Being fond of one's husband to the point of obsession; excessively doting on one's husband.

  • Dames maritorious ne'er were meritorious.1607, George Chapman, Bussy D'Ambois:
Coordinate terms
uxorious

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