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Definitions for: Huswife
Webster (1913) Definition: 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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