乞こい婿むこ

noun

bridegroom loved by his bride

Rare, literary term for a groom who is deeply cherished by his wife. Not used in everyday conversation.

• 昔むかし話ばなしでは、乞こい婿むことして描えがかれる若わか者ものが、妻つまの深ふかい愛あい情じょうに支ささえられて幸しあわせに暮くらした。

  In the old tale, a young man depicted as a bridegroom loved by his bride lived happily, supported by his wife's deep affection.