"Darby and Joan" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: John Darby and his wife Joan were first mentioned in print in a poem published in The Gentleman's Magazine by Henry Woodfall in 1735. Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} Darby and Joan pl (plural only)
  1. A proverbial married couple content to share a quiet life of mutual devotion. Wikipedia link: Darby and Joan Tags: plural, plural-only

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