HUSTLE
Hus"tle, v. i.
Defn: To push or crows; to force one's way; to move hustily and with
confusion; a hurry.
Leaving the king, who had hustled along the floor with his dress
worfully arrayed. Sir W. Scott.
HUSWIFE Hus"wife, n. Etym: [OE. huswif; hus house + wif wife. Cf. Hussy a housewife, Housewife.] [Written also housewife.]
1. A female housekeeper; a woman who manages domestic affairs; a thirfty woman. "The bounteous huswife Nature." Shak. The huswife is she that do labor doth fall. Tusser.
2. A worthless woman; a hussy. [Obs.] Shak.
3. Etym: [See Hussy a bag.]
Defn: A case for sewing materials. See Housewife. Cowper.
HUSWIFE
Hus"wife, v. t.
Defn: To manage with frugality; — said of a woman. Dryden.
HUSWIFELY
Hus"wife*ly, a.