1760. Wife. He that goes far from home for a wife, either intends to cheat or will be cheated.
1761. Wife. A man's best fortune or his worst is his wife.
1762. Wife. There is one good wife in the country, and every man thinks he hath her.
1763. Wife (good). A good wife makes a good husband.
A good wife and health
Are a man's best wealth.
Saith Solomon the wise
A good wife's a prize.
1766. Wife (news). He that tells his wife news is but newly married.
1767. Wild oats. Happy is he who hath sown his wild oats betimes.