Concubinage

Concubinage, which is by no means uncommon in the towns, is exceedingly uncommon in the country of Artois.

France and the Republic A Record of Things Seen and Learned in the French Provinces During the 'Centennial' Year 1889 William Henry Hurlbert 1861

"Concubinage" is a relationship where a man and a woman, two people capable of contracting marriage, are involved in an open, illicit, sexual relationship approximating marriage.

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Concubinage has a long history in China and was common right up to the early 20th century.

China Concubines Return Thanks To Increasing Capitalism 2009

An English review in 1843 lumped together “Concubinage, Socialism and Adventurism,” scorning all three as evidence of social decline.

No Uncertain Terms William Safire 2003

An English review in 1843 lumped together “Concubinage, Socialism and Adventurism,” scorning all three as evidence of social decline.

No Uncertain Terms William Safire 2003

An English review in 1843 lumped together “Concubinage, Socialism and Adventurism,” scorning all three as evidence of social decline.

No Uncertain Terms William Safire 2003

An English review in 1843 lumped together “Concubinage, Socialism and Adventurism,” scorning all three as evidence of social decline.

No Uncertain Terms William Safire 2003

Concubinage not allowed by the Koran, 193; of Rihana with the Prophet not proved, 201; of Maria the Coptic, 204-211; of Haphsa and Maria, 211.

A Critical Exposition of the Popular 'Jihád' Showing that all the Wars of Mohammad Were Defensive; and that Aggressive War, or Compulsory Conversion, is not Allowed in The Koran - 1885 Moulavi Ger��gh Ali

Concubinage was practised among the highest classes.

The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Omnibus American Anti-Slavery Society

Concubinage is unknown; and cases of seduction or adultery very seldom arise.

The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido For the Suppression of Piracy Henry Keppel