Definition

A woman who is married to a farmer and often helps with the work on the farm.

Example

The farmwife prepared a hearty meal for the family after a long day of work in the fields.

Conversation

I met a lovely farmwife at the market yesterday.

Oh really? What was she selling?

She had some amazing homemade jams and baked goods.

That sounds delicious! I would love to try her treats.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Farmwife → It is formed from "farm" (from Old English *feorm*, meaning a dwelling or estate) and "wife" (from Old English *wīf*, meaning a woman or spouse). A farmwife is a woman who is associated with or married to a farmer, typically managing household duties on a farm.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'dwelling' ('farm') where a 'woman' ('wife') takes care of the home and farm responsibilities. This helps you remember that a farmwife is a woman living and working on a farm.

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