husewif
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husfrey — husewif, husfrey obs. ff. housewife, ry … Useful english dictionary
housewife — early 13c., husewif, woman, usually married, in charge of a family or household (Cf. husebonde; see HUSBAND (Cf. husband)), from huse house (see HOUSE (Cf. house) (n.)) + wif woman (see WIFE (Cf. wife)). Also see … Etymology dictionary
hussy — 1520s, mistress of a household, housewife, alteration of M.E. husewif (see HOUSEWIFE (Cf. housewife)). Gradually broadened to mean any woman or girl, and by 1650 was being applied to a woman or girl who shows casual or improper behavior, and a… … Etymology dictionary
housewife — noun (plural housewives) 1. /ˈhaʊswaɪf / (say howswuyf) the woman in charge of a household, especially a wife who does no other job. 2. /ˈhʌsəf/ (say husuhf) Also, hussif. a small case for needles, thread, etc. {Middle English huswif, husewif} …
