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Meaning of husband

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

husband

Pronunciation:/ˈhʌz.bənd//ˈhʌz.bənd/

noun

Definitions

  1. The master of a house; the head of a family; a householder.

  2. A tiller of the ground; a husbandman.

  3. A prudent or frugal manager.

  4. A man in a marriage or marital relationship, especially in relation to his spouse.

    Example: You should start dating so you can find a suitable husband.

verb

Definitions

  1. To manage or administer carefully and frugally; use to the best advantage; economise.

    Example: For my means, I'll husband them so well, / They shall go far. — Shakespeare.

  2. To conserve.

  3. To till; cultivate; farm; nurture.

  4. To provide with a husband.