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(), 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. スポンサード リンク
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