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Boston Marriage ​Definitions and Synonyms

​noun​American
DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    the historical name for long-term cohabitation of two wealthy and independent women
    The term “Boston marriage” was used in New England in the late 19th/early 20th century.
    Submitted by:
    Anna Tivtikian from Russian Federation on 17/11/2020
    Open Dictionary – November2020
 
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