01 n. One who occupies a house with his family; a householder; the master or mistress of a family.
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1.
One who occupies a house with his family; a householder; the master or mistress of a family.
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2.
One who does, or oversees, the work of keeping house; as, his wife is a good housekeeper; often, a woman hired to superintend the servants of a household and manage the ordinary domestic affairs.
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3.
One who exercises hospitality, or has a plentiful and hospitable household.[Obs.]
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4.
One who keeps or stays much at home.[R.]“You are manifest housekeeper.” — Shak.
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5.
A house dog.[Obs.]