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/ˈhʌz.bənd/ · hus.band
noun
- The master of a house; the head of a family; a householder. As the husband, he took charge of the household chores.
- A tiller of the ground; a husbandman. He worked as a husbandman on the family farm.
- A prudent or frugal manager. The company's husband managed the finances carefully.
verb
- To manage or administer carefully and frugally; use to the best advantage; economise. For my means, I'll husband them so well, / They shall go far. — Shakespeare.
- To conserve. She learned to husband her energy for the long hike.
- To till; cultivate; farm; nurture. He will husband the land to grow the crops.
Did you know? The word 'husband' has been used in various contexts throughout history, including in Shakespeare's plays, where it is often used to convey a sense of thriftiness and prudence.