Huswife /(?)/

Hus·wife

Huswife

n.
  1. A female housekeeper; a woman who manages domestic affairs; a thirfty woman.
    The huswife is she that do labor doth fall.
    — Tusser.
  2. A worthless woman; a hussy. [Obs.]
  3. A case for sewing materials. See Housewife.

Huswife

v. t.
  1. To manage with frugality; -- said of a woman.