1. a woman who manages a household; a housewife
Usage: archaic or dialectal spelling of housewife
2. a small sewing kit or case for needles, thread, and other sewing supplies
Usage: archaic; chiefly historical

Examples

• The huswife of the household was responsible for managing the servants and the budget.
• In colonial times, a skilled huswife was expected to know how to preserve food and make cloth.
• She carried a small huswife in her pocket containing needles and thread for repairs.
• The huswife kept her sewing supplies organized in a decorative wooden case.
• As a dutiful huswife, she oversaw all domestic matters with great care.