household gods

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Household \House"hold`\, a.
   Belonging to the house and family; domestic; as, household
   furniture; household affairs.
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   {Household bread}, bread made in the house for common use;
      hence, bread that is not of the finest quality. [Obs.]

   {Household gods} (Rom. Antiq.), the gods presiding over the
      house and family; the Lares and Penates; hence, all
      objects endeared by association with home.

   {Household troops}, troops appointed to attend and guard the
      sovereign or his residence.
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