the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Pertaining or appropriate to a housewife; domestic; economical; prudent.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Pertaining to or characteristic of a housewife; pertaining to the female management of a house; like a housewife; thrifty.
With the economy of a careful housewife.
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adj. related or suited to a housewife
Word Usage
"Lady Bridget made no comment upon her husband's scant courtesy to his guest when she rejoined Maule after an hour or two spent in housewifely business."