gagee

/ˈɡeɪdʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

A person, especially a man, who is the husband of a woman, especially in relation to her wealth.

“She was known as a gagee, with her husband managing her wealth.”

2. noun

A man who pays for his wife’s maintenance or upkeep, especially in a marriage where the wife has wealth or property.

“In the past, it was common for a gagee to provide for his wife’s needs.”

Synonyms

  • husband
  • maintenance

Antonyms

  • debtor