maritorious
English
Etymology
From Latin maritus (“husband”).
Adjective
maritorious (comparative more maritorious, superlative most maritorious)
- Being fond of one's husband to the point of obsession; excessively doting on one's husband.
- 1607, George Chapman, Bussy D'Ambois:
- Dames maritorious ne'er were meritorious.
- 1607, George Chapman, Bussy D'Ambois:
Coordinate terms
- uxorious