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wittol

/wɪtəl/ noun · British & US
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What does wittol mean?

noun

A man who tolerates or puts up with his wife's infidelity, often with the expectation of financial benefits.

Example

"He was known as a wittol, accepting her affairs as long as she continued to support him."

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