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Huswife [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. A worthless woman; a bad manager. [ See Hussy .]

2. A female economist; a thrifty woman.

Huswife [Verb transitive] Webster's Dictionary 1828

To manage with economy and frugality.

Huswife [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

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

2. A worthless woman; a hussy.

3. A case for sewing materials. See Housewife.

Huswife [Verb transitive] Webster's Dictionary 1913

To manage with frugality; -- said of a woman.

Huswifely [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Huswifely [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1913

In a huswifely manner.

Huswifery [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

The business of managing the concerns of a family by a female; female management, good or bad.

Huswifery [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

The business of a housewife; female domestic economy and skill.