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makes an honest woman

makes an honest woman is the third-person singular simple present indicative of make an honest woman.

Meaning of make an honest woman

Verb

make an honest woman (third-person singular simple present makes an honest woman, present participle making an honest woman, simple past and past participle made an honest woman)

  1. (idiomatic, informal, usually) To marry (a woman), especially if there is an existing sexual relationship.
    • I thought about just asking Rosalyn to move in with me, but I decided it was time to make an honest woman out of her.

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What is makes an honest woman the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Makes an honest woman is the third-person singular simple present indicative of make an honest woman.

Words near makes an honest woman in the dictionary

  1. makes an entrance
  2. makes an errand
  3. makes an example of
  4. makes an exception
  5. makes an exhibition of oneself
  6. makes an honest woman
  7. makes an impression
  8. makes an offer
  9. makes as if
  10. makes away
  11. makes away with

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