guidwife

Scots

Etymology

guid (“good”) +‎ wife (“woman”)

Noun

guidwife (plural guidwifes)

1. wife
   • 1825, Archibald Crawfurd, Tales of my grandmother

     The guidwife had repeatedly given Peter the hint to throw the shawl into the bed, as it would be there concealed till the husband was gone […]

Coordinate terms

• guidman (“husband”)