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Woman of the house   /wˈʊmən əv ðə haʊs/   Listen
Woman of the house

noun
1.
A wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income.  Synonyms: homemaker, housewife, lady of the house.





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"Woman of the house" Quotes from Famous Books



... became more practical. Slowly she formed her plans. First, what had Martin done? Perhaps he had told the woman of the house that she, Maggie, was to be turned out, did she not, of herself, go away. No, Martin would not do that. Maggie knew quite confidently that he would never allow any one to insult her. Perhaps Martin would not come back at all. Perhaps ...
— The Captives • Hugh Walpole


Words linked to "Woman of the house" :   married woman, homemaker, wife, lady of the house, housewife


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