Huswife
Pronunciation : Hus"wife
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [OE. huswif; hus house + wif wife. Cf. Hussy a housewife, Housewife.] [Written also housewife.]
Definition : 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. Etym: [See Hussy a bag.]
Defn: A case for sewing materials. See Housewife. Cowper.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Hus"wife
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To manage with frugality; -- said of a woman. Dryden.
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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913