elderwed

English

Etymology

elder +‎ wed, by analogy with newlywed.

Noun

elderwed (plural elderweds)

1. An elderly married person, especially one whose marriage occurred late in life.
   • 2002 January 8, Cheong Suk-Wai, “Faith in a new tomorrow”, in The Straits Times:

     Many of his friends are joining a burgeoning international community of elderweds, or those who marry in their 60s, 70s or even 80s.

Anagrams

• rewelded