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

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