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house·wife (houswfn.

1. A woman who manages her own household as her main occupation.

2. (British) A small container for needles, thread, and other sewing equipment.

hous-wife v.

3. (archaic) To manage with efficiency and economy, as a household.

[Origin Middle English, houswifhoushouse; see house + wifewife; see wife.]