Videohonest woman

The term honest woman refers to a wife who has married a man after they have lived together for some time, particularly if she is pregnant. This noun phrase is most commonly found in the idiomatic expression to make an honest woman of someone, which describes the act of a man marrying his partner to grant her social respectability. In this lesson, we explore the historical and social context of this phrase, its grammatical role, and its modern usage. You will learn why the term is often considered archaic or ironic in contemporary English. Watch the lesson to understand the nuances of this unique expression.