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A female housekeeper; a woman who manages domestic affairs; a thirfty woman.

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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. A case for sewing materials. See Housewife. Cowper.