HOUSEWIFELY

housewifely

(adjective) related or suited to a housewife; “housewifely virtues”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

housewifely (comparative more housewifely, superlative most housewifely)

Befitting a housewife.

Source: Wiktionary


House"wife`ly, a.

Definition: Pertaining or appropriate to a housewife; domestic; economical; prudent. A good sort of woman, ladylike and housewifely. Sir W. Scott.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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