Defn: Same as Housling.
HOUSEMAID
House"maid`, n.
Defn: A female servant employed to do housework, esp. to take care of the rooms. Housemaid's knee (Med.), a swelling over the knee, due to an enlargement of the bursa in the front of the kneepan; — so called because frequently occurring in servant girls who work upon their knees.
HOUSEMATE
House"mate`, n.
Defn: One who dwells in the same house with another. R. Browning.
HOUSEROOM
House"room`, n.
Defn: Room or place in a house; as, to give any one houseroom.
HOUSEWARMING
House"warm`ing, n.
Defn: A feast or merry-making made by or for a family or business firm on taking possession of a new house or premises. Johnson.
HOUSEWIFE
House"wife`, n. Etym: [House + wife. Cf. Hussy.]