conjugal

of the marriage relationship. It is also becoming common to use the term to describe a longterm relationship between individuals who are not married.

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Perceived levels of control and competency also influence the distress related to bereavement and mediate the course of healing among the conjugally grieved (Allen & Hayslip, 2000; Lowenstein & Rosen, 1995).

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Connolly's later years were marked by increasing health problems, comparing himself to an old car, every part of which was worn out and needed replacement: "My own rude health is at last deserting me." He continued to lunch, gossip, and "potter conjugally about the shops in Lewes and Eastbourne."

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Signare (from the Portuguese senhora meaning lady): "An unmarried mulatress, living conjugally with a European."

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