"benedick" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: benedicks [plural]
Etymology: From the character in William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. Head templates: {{en-noun}} benedick (plural benedicks)
  1. A recently married man, especially one who has long held out against marriage. Wikipedia link: William Shakespeare Related terms: Benedict
    Sense id: en-benedick-en-noun-Z0LU~488 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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