The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Housekeeping \House"keep`ing\, a.
Domestic; used in a family; as, housekeeping commodities.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Housekeeping \House"keep`ing\, n.
1. The state of occupying a dwelling house as a householder.
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2. Care of domestic concerns; management of a house and home
affairs.
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3. Hospitality; a liberal and hospitable table; a supply of
provisions. [Obs.]
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Tell me, softly and hastily, what's in the pantry?
Small housekeeping enough, said Ph[oe]be. --Sir W.
Scott.
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