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Originally Posted by hyperskeptic

Fair enough, but the (admittedly online and therefore dubious) source I consulted suggests some disagreement on this point:

http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=wife

I've got to get my own copy of the OED!

Er.... that'll set you back a fair amount. The print version will require a whole shelf.

I think you can get it on DVDs or subscribe to the online version.

Anyway... I did look up Tocharian. Seems that's modernday china! So i kinda doubt it.