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husbandly

hus·bandly

UK/ˈhʌzbəndli/ uncommon obsolete

adjective

1.

of or befitting or characteristic of a husband

Antonyms
2.

related to or suited to a husband

  • “assumed husbandly duties like mowing the lawn”
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Origin

From Middle English housbondly, equivalent to husband + -ly.

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