elderwed

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English

Etymology

elder +‎ wed, by analogy with newlywed.

Noun

elderwed (plural elderweds)

  1. An elderly married person, especially one whose marriage occurred late in life.
    • 2002, Cheong Suk-Wai, "Faith in a new tomorrow", The Straits Times, 8 January 2002:
      Many of his friends are joining a burgeoning international community of elderweds, or those who marry in their 60s, 70s or even 80s.

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