housekeeping

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

housekeeping
    n 1: the work of cleaning and running a house [syn: {housework},
         {housekeeping}]

from 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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from 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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