wifelkin

English

Etymology

From wife +‎ -el +‎ -kin, a double diminutive.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈwaɪf.əl.kɪn/

Noun

wifelkin (plural wifelkins)

(archaic, diminutive, endearing) A wife.
- 1851, George Borrow, chapter V, in Lavengro; the Scholar—the Gypsy—the Priest. […], volume I, London: John Murray […], →OCLC, page 66:
  "I say, wifelkin," said he, in a faltering tone, "did you ever see the like of this here?"

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