Definition of "huswife" [hus•wife]

• A housewife. (noun)
• A worthless woman; hussy. (noun)
• A small case containing scissors, thread, needles, and other sewing things. (noun)
• To manage with frugality. (verb)

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• "It contained a huswife completely furnished with needles,"
• "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."
• "_I must needs say, that my wife is a shrewe, but such a huswife as I know but a fewe."