maritorious en · ADJ
Etymology
Formed like uxorious, based on Latin marītus (“husband”).
Meanings
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Being fond of one's husband to the point of obsession; excessively doting on one's husband.
Dames maritorious ne'er were meritorious.
1607, George Chapman, Bussy D'Ambois:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more maritorious | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most maritorious | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |