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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Huswife

hussif
hussifs
Hussite
hussy
hussy
hustings
hustle
hustled
hustler
hustlers
hustles
hustling
hustlings
Huston
huswife (current term)
huswife (current term)
huswifery
huswifes
huswives
hut
hutch
hutch
hutched
hutches
hutching
Hutchins
Hutchinson
Hutchinson's crescentic notch
Hutchinson's facies
Hutchinson's freckle

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