English

Noun

grass widow ‎(plural grass widows)

1. An unmarried woman who has lived with several different men; a former mistress. [from 16th c.]
2. A married woman whose husband is away. [from 19th c.]
   • 1974, GB Edwards, The Book of Ebenezer Le Page, New York 2007, p. 226:

     I was disappointed when it was her who opened the door and said, ‘Ah, I had a feeling you were thinking about me! Come in, come in, do! I am a grass widow.’

Derived terms

• grass widowhood
• grass widower

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References

• W. Martin; G[uy] A. J. Tops, et al. (1998) Van Dale Groot Woordenboek Engels–Nederlands [Van Dale Great Dictionary, English–Dutch], volume I, 3rd edition, Utrecht; Antwerp: Van Dale Lexicografie, ISBN 978-90-6648-143-5.