maritorious

maritorious

English

Etymology

From Latin maritus (“husband”).

Adjective

maritorious (comparative more maritorious, superlative most maritorious)

1. 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.

Coordinate terms

• uxorious