hussif

English

noun
Definitions
  • A housewife.
  • (alternative form of) hussy sewing-case.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English huswif (housewife) compound from English house (a house, company) + English wife (now-obsolete meaning m).

Origin

English

wife

Gloss

now-obsolete meaning m

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