Wittol
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
An archaic term for a husband who is aware of his wife's infidelity yet accepts it without protest.
“The playwright portrayed the wittol as a figure of both pity and contempt.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
wit·tol
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Synonyms
cuckoldcomplaisant husband
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Wordle
Archaic word, double T in the middle, contains W, I, T, T, O, L
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Scrabble
Worth 9 points, rare but valid, double T and final L are the notable features
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