elderwed en · NOUN
Etymology
From elder + wed, by analogy with newlywed.
Meanings
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An elderly married person, especially one whose marriage occurred late in life.
Many of his friends are joining a burgeoning international community of elderweds, or those who marry in their 60s, 70s or even 80s.
2002 January 8, Cheong Suk-Wai, “Faith in a new tomorrow”, in The Straits Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| elderweds | Number=Plur | lexicographic |