1. A housewife or housekeeper.

2. A worthless woman or girl; a forward wench; a jade; used as a term of contempt or reproach.

3. A pert girl; a frolicsome or sportive young woman; used jocosely.

Origin: Contr. Fr. Huswife.

(01 Mar 1998)

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