English Explanatory Dictionary

husbandly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Characteristic of a husband; proper and fitting for a husband; marital.
  2. Pertaining to a husbandman or husbandry.
  3. Frugal; economical.

Pronunciation

/ˈhʌzbəndli/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-husbandly.wav

Word forms

husbandly more husbandly most husbandly

Etymology

From Middle English housbondly, equivalent to husband + -ly.

Derived words

husbandliness unhusbandly
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