husbandly

English

/ˈhʌzbəndli/

adj
Definitions
  • Characteristic of a husband; proper and fitting for a husband; marital.
  • (obsolete) Pertaining to a husbandman or husbandry.
  • (obsolete) Frugal; economical.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English housbondly affix from English husband.

Origin

English

husband

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