housewifery

[ hous-wahy-fuh-ree, -wahyf-ree ]

noun

1. the function or work of a housewife; housekeeping.

Word History and Origins

Origin of housewifery¹

First recorded in 1400–50, housewifery is from the late Middle English word huswyfery. See housewife, -ery

Example Sentences

My mother lived in a time and place where aspiration beyond housewifery and motherhood was neither expected nor admired.

From The Daily Beast

Mrs. P. My housewifery is but small; but God gave me grace to go to the true church.

From Project Gutenberg

Three steadinesses of good womanhood: keeping a steady tongue; a steady chastity; a steady housewifery.

From Project Gutenberg

But, with true Maryland housewifery, she must personally see to all the details of the annual flitting.

From Project Gutenberg

Mandy had said truly that there wasn't a thing on the farm she didn't love to do, and the gift of housewifery ran in the family.

From Project Gutenberg

It became an industrial society to help people to homes and teach practical farming, trades, and housewifery.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• housework