Thesaurus: huswife

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1. n. A female housekeeper; a woman who manages domestic affairs; a thirfty woman.
2. n. A worthless woman; a hussy.
3. n. A case for sewing materials. See Housewife.
4. v. t. To manage with frugality; -- said of a woman.
5. 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.] A case for sewing materials. See Housewife. Cowper. To manage with frugality; -- said of a woman. Dryden.
6. A case for sewing materials. See Housewife. Cowper.