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Added 9 October 2026

husband

/ˈhʌzbənd/ noun

In Latin: marītus, coniunx, vir Wiktionary

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about husband at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A man in a marriage or marital relationship, especially in relation to his spouse.
You should start dating so you can find a suitable husband.
A manager of property; one who has the care of another's belongings, owndom, or interests; a steward; an economist.
A prudent or frugal manager.

verb

To manage or administer carefully and frugally; use to the best advantage; economise.
To conserve.
To till; cultivate; farm; nurture.

Origin

Inherited from Middle English husbonde, from Old English hūsbonda, from hūs + bonda. Calque of Old Norse húsbóndi. By surface analysis, house + bond.

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