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Noun

better half ‎(plural better halves)

1. (idiomatic) A person's spouse or lover, most commonly a man's wife. Generally jocular, but may be complimentary or as a sign of respect.

• 1580, Philip Sidney, The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia

My deare, my better halfe (sayd hee) I find I must now leave thee.

• My better half is mad at me again.

1. (idiomatic, archaic) A very close friend or companion

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