housewife

housewife

housewife (plural housewives)

1. The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.
2. A little case or bag for materials used in sewing, and for other articles of female work; – called also hussy.
   • 1852: Tom Taylor and Charles Reade, Masks and Faces Act II

     Woffingtons housewife, made by herself, homely to the eye, but holds everything in the world

	casalinga
	Donna che si occupa della cura e del governo della casa e della famiglia.
	A woman dedicated to taking care of the house and the family.

	massaia
	Donna che si occupa della cura e del governo della casa e della famiglia.
	A woman dedicated to taking care of the house and the family.

padrona di casa

Altri significati:

female head of household

case for materials used in sewing

A little case or bag for materials used in sewing, and for other articles of female work; – called also hussy.

The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.

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