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Huswife
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What's The Definition Of Huswife?Synonyms | Synonyms for Huswife: Related Terms | Find terms related to Huswife: See Also | Huswife In Webster's Dictionary \Hus"wife\, n. [OE. huswif; hus house + wif wife. Cf.
{Hussy} a housewife, {Housewife}.] [Written also
{housewife}.]
1. A female housekeeper; a woman who manages domestic
affairs; a thirfty woman. ``The bounteous huswife
Nature.'' --Shak.
The huswife is she that do labor doth fall.
--Tusser.
2. A worthless woman; a hussy. [Obs.] --Shak.
3. [See {Hussy} a bag.] A case for sewing materials. See
{Housewife}. --Cowper.
\Hus"wife\, v. t. To manage with frugality; -- said of a woman. --Dryden. |
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