"wifework" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: wife + work Etymology templates: {{compound|en|wife|work}} wife + work Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} wifework (uncountable)
  1. Housework etc. that a man's wife is traditionally expected to do. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-wifework-en-noun-jlANqpFa Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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