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be tied to (one's) wife's apron-strings

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  • apron string — n. a string for tying an apron on tied to one s mother s apron strings or tied to one s wife s apron strings dominated by one s mother (or wife, etc.) * * * …   Universalium

  • apron string — n. a string for tying an apron on tied to one s mother s apron strings or tied to one s wife s apron strings dominated by one s mother (or wife, etc.) …   English World dictionary

  • tied to a woman's apron-strings — Ruled by and dependent on a woman (esp one s wife or mother) • • • Main Entry: ↑apron …   Useful english dictionary

  • apron string — noun (usually used in the plural) a cord used to tie an apron at the waist • Hypernyms: ↑cord • Part Holonyms: ↑apron * * * noun : the string of an apron usually used in plural as a symbol of complete dependence on or domineering control by a… …   Useful english dictionary

  • List of The Jeffersons episodes — This is a list of episodes of The Jeffersons, a CBS situation comedy from 1975 1985. Contents 1 Season 1: 1975 2 Season 2: 1975 1976 3 Season 3: 1976 1977 4 Season 4 …   Wikipedia

  • henpecked — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. hag ridden; browbeaten, nagged, hounded; led by the nose, jumping through hoops. See obedience, subjection. II (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. dominated by one s wife, in fear of one s wife, subjected to… …   English dictionary for students

  • tie —  1. n. That which restricts one s freedom.  2. tie in with Conform with. Be appropriately related to. Link up with. (Of plans, etc.)    ♣ Do my arrangements tie in with yours? Tied to apron strings Under the domination of a woman (usu. wife or… …   A concise dictionary of English slang

  • dress — /dres/, n., adj., v., dressed or drest, dressing. n. 1. an outer garment for women and girls, consisting of bodice and skirt in one piece. 2. clothing; apparel; garb: The dress of the 18th century was colorful. 3. formal attire. 4. a particular… …   Universalium

  • pre-Columbian civilizations — Introduction       the aboriginal American Indian (Mesoamerican Indian) cultures that evolved in Meso America (part of Mexico and Central America) and the Andean region (western South America) prior to Spanish exploration and conquest in the 16th …   Universalium

  • Undergarment — Underwear redirects here. For other uses, see Underwear (disambiguation). Women s panties or knickers …   Wikipedia

  • 1700-1750 in fashion — Fashion in the period 1700 1750 in European and European influenced countries is characterized by a widening, full skirted silhouette for both men and women following the tall, narrow look of the 1680s and 90s. Wigs remained essential for men of… …   Wikipedia

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