huswife

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Definition von huswife im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

A small case containing scissors, thread, needles, and other sewing things

I was sure it could not be far off; but I had put my huswife upon it, you see, without being aware, and so it was quite hid, but I had it in my hand so very lately that I was almost sure it must be on the table.

A worthless woman; hussy

He cals her on a sudden, all to naught; she is a strumpet, a light huswife, a bitch, an arrant whore.

A housewife

To manage with frugality

{n} a good mistress of a house

A small case containing scissors, thread, needles and other sewing things

To manage with frugality; said of a woman

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

A case for sewing materials

A worthless woman; a hussy

Etymologie

() From Middle English, equivalent to house +‎ wife. See also hussy.