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单词 husbandlike
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Definition of husbandlike in English:

husbandlike

adjective ˈhʌzb(ə)ndlʌɪk
  • 1Characteristic of or befitting a husbandman; characteristic of good husbandry; frugal, thrifty, provident. Now rare.

  • 2Characteristic of, befitting, or resembling a husband.

adverb ˈhʌzb(ə)ndlʌɪk
  • In a manner resembling that of a husband; like a husband. Formerly also: †frugally, thriftily (obsolete). Now rare.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Nicholas Udall (1504–1556), schoolmaster and playwright. From husband + -like.

Definition of husbandlike in US English:

husbandlike

adjectiveˈhʌzb(ə)ndlʌɪk
  • 1Characteristic of or befitting a husbandman; characteristic of good husbandry; frugal, thrifty, provident. Now rare.

  • 2Characteristic of, befitting, or resembling a husband.

adverbˈhʌzb(ə)ndlʌɪk
  • In a manner resembling that of a husband; like a husband. Formerly also: †frugally, thriftily (obsolete). Now rare.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Nicholas Udall (1504–1556), schoolmaster and playwright. From husband + -like.

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