Housekeeping

Definition of Housekeeping

House´keep`ing
n.1.The state of occupying a dwelling house as a householder.
2.Care of domestic concerns; management of a house and home affairs.
3.Hospitality; a liberal and hospitable table; a supply of provisions.
Tell me, softly and hastily, what's in the pantry?
Small housekeeping enough, said Phœbe.
- Sir W. Scott.
a.1.Domestic; used in a family; as, housekeeping commodities.

Related Words

housekeep, housework, work
Word:

Browse

housebreak
Housebreaker
Housebreaking
housebroken
Housebuilder
Housecarl
housecoat
housecraft
housedog
housefather
housefly
houseful
houseguest
Household
Household bread
Household gods
Household troops
Householder
housekeep
Housekeeper
-Housekeeping-
Housel
Houseleek
Houseless
Houselessness
Houseline
Houseling
Housemaid
Housemaid's knee
houseman
housemaster
Housemate
houseplant
Houseroom
Houses of office
housetop
housetrained
Housewarming
Housewife
Housewifely
Housewifery
# A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

© 2014 Delaflex, Inc.Dictionary Home | Privacy Policy