hussif

English

Alternative forms
  • huzzy, hussive, huzzive

Etymology

From Middle English huswif (“housewife”), equivalent to house +‎ wife.

Noun

hussif (plural hussifs or hussives)

  1. A housewife.
  2. Alternative form of hussy (sewing-case).
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