hussy

English

/ˈhʌsi/

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) A housewife or housekeeper.
  • A sexually immoral woman.
  • A cheeky or disrespectful girl; a woman showing inappropriate or improper behavior.
  • (obsolete) A case or bag for needles, thread, etc.

Etymology

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

Origin

English

wife

Gloss

now-obsolete meaning m

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