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Latest post Sun, Apr 23 2006 6:34 PM by Antonija. 3 replies.
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Antonija  +  218675 Sat, 22 Apr 06 09:41 AM

I am looking for a verb that means ''to give'' or ''let'' your wife to another man for one night.

here's the context:

He talked John into letting him his young wife for a night.

Thank you
Antonija
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Croatia
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Vorpar  +  218688 Sat, 22 Apr 06 10:44 AM

AmE uses "rent". "Borrow" or "lend" (John lends, 'he' borrows) would be appropriate if no money is involved. "Swinging" is slang for married couples that swap.
Vorpar
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Alan.es  +  218908 Sun, 23 Apr 06 08:06 AM
What about:

He talked John into letting him take his young wife for a night.

'To take' in this sentence will imply in a sexual sense but not necessarily with her consent.
Alan.es
Joined on Sun, Apr 16 2006
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Antonija, 3 yr 216 days ago
Thank you both. Alan, I think ''let him take'' is what I am looking for.
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