˜yÐÄvlog

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viduity

[ vi-doo-i-tee, -dyoo- ]

noun

  1. quality, state, or period of being a widow.


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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of viduity1

1375–1425; late Middle English ( Scots ) viduite < Latin ±¹Ÿ±»å³ÜŸ±³ÙÄå²õ, equivalent to vidu ( a ) widow + -Ÿ±³ÙÄå²õ -ity
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In addition to three of his works, including a new version of last year’s “Entangled,” the evening showcases the resident choreographer Constantine Baecher with the return of his 2007 “Viduity.”

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However, he picks up a reticule, which the thief in his fright has dropped, discovers in it the address he wants, and actually ventures to call on Madame Caroline Derville, who possesses, in addition to viduity, all the other attractions catalogued above.

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I gaed to spend a week in Fife— An unco week it proved to be— For there I met a waesome wife Lamentin' her viduity.

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I gaed to spend a week in Fife, An unco week it proved to be, For there I met a waesome wife, Lamenting her viduity.

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