What is the meaning of Housewife?

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(n.) The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.
(v.t.) Alternative of Housewive.
(n.) A hussy.
(n.) A little case or bag for materials used in sewing, and for other articles of female work; -- called also hussy.

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