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Hussy
Pronunciation : Hus"sy
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Contr. fr. huswife.]
Definition : 1. A housewife or housekeeper. [Obs.]
2. A worthless woman or girl; a forward wench; a jade; -- used as a term of contempt or reproach. Grew.
3. A pert girl; a frolicsome or sportive young woman; -- used jocosely. Goldsmith.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Hus"sy
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [From Icel. h a case, prob. fr. h house. See House, and cf. Housewife a bag, Huswife a bag.]
Definition : Defn: A case or bag. See Housewife, 2.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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