Definitions for uxoricideʌkˈsɔr əˌsaɪd, -ˈsoʊr-, ʌgˈzɔr-, -ˈzoʊr-
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ux•o•ri•cideʌkˈsɔr əˌsaɪd, -ˈsoʊr-, ʌgˈzɔr-, -ˈzoʊr-(n.)
the act of murdering one's wife.
a man who murders his wife.
Origin of uxoricide:
1855–60; < L ūxor wife + -i - + -cide
ux•o`ri•cid′al(adj.)
Wiktionary
uxoricide(Noun)
One who murders his or her wife.
uxoricide(Noun)
The murdering of one's own wife.
Origin: From uxor + -cide
Webster Dictionary
Uxoricide(noun)
the murder of a wife by her husband
Uxoricide(noun)
one who murders his wife
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