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Housewife

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Meaning

Noun

●
A
whose main
is
,
the
of her home and
to
; often, such a
whose
[unpaid]
is
.
●
The
of a
; the
of a family; the
of a household.
●
A little case or
for
used in
, and for other
of
work.
●
A
; a hussy.

Verb

●
Alternative form of housewive
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Origin

housewife
English
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house
English
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hous
Middle English (1100-1500)
wife
English
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wif
Middle English (1100-1500)
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wīf
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
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