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Definition of Huswife
1. n. A female housekeeper; a woman who manages domestic affairs; a thirfty woman.
2. v. t. To manage with frugality; -- said of a woman.
Definition of Huswife
1. a sewing kit [n -WIFES or -WIVES]
Medical Definition of Huswife
1. 1. A female housekeeper; a woman who manages domestic affairs; a thirfty woman. "The bounteous huswife Nature." "The huswife is she that do labour doth fall." (Tusser) 2. A worthless woman; a hussy. 3. [See Hussy a bag] A case for sewing materials. See Housewife. Origin: OE. Huswif; hus house + wif wife. Cf. Hussy a housewife, Housewife Alternative forms: housewife. To manage with frugality; said of a woman. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)