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Meaning of 'housewife' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Housewife [ n.]
- The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.
- A little case or bag for materials used in sewing, and for other articles of female work; -- called also hussy.
- A hussy.
2 . Housewife [ v. t.]
- Alt. of Housewive

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