A housewife or housekeeper. [Obs.]
A worthless woman or girl; a forward wench; a jade; -- used as a term of contempt or reproach. Grew.
A pert girl; a frolicsome or sportive young woman; -- used jocosely. Goldsmith.
A case or bag. See Housewife, 2.
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