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HUSBANDLY

Dictionary entry overview: What does husbandly mean?

• HUSBANDLY (adjective)
The adjective HUSBANDLY has 2 senses:

1. befitting or characteristic of a husband
2. related to or suited to a husband

Familiarity information: HUSBANDLY used as an adjective is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• HUSBANDLY (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Befitting or characteristic of a husband

Antonym:

wifely (befitting or characteristic of a wife)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Related to or suited to a husband

Context example:

assumed husbandly duties like mowing the lawn

Similar:

domestic (of or involving the home or family)

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