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# houswyf **Type:** Etymological root **Language:** Middle English **Slug:** houswyf ## Words From This Root - housewife - A woman who stays at home to manage the house and care for her family rather than working for pay.
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housewife
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/ˈhaʊs.waɪf/
A woman who stays at home to manage the house and care for her family rather than working for pay.
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