lady of the house

lady of the house
noun
a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income
Derivationally related forms: ↑housewifely (for: ↑housewife)
Hypernyms: ↑wife, ↑married woman

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: a mistress of a dwelling : housewife — used with the

is the lady of the house at home

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the female head of a household (usually prec. by the).
[1785-95]

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lady of the house,
the woman who is head of the household: »

The salesman asked to speak to the lady of the house.

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a woman at the head of a household

he always asked the lady of the house the shade of paint she would like

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noun
the lady of the house
somewhat old-fashioned : the female family member who has the most responsibility for taking care of and making decisions about the household

Is the lady of the house at home?


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