House"keep`ing, n. 1. The state of being occupying a dwelling house as a householder.
2. Care of domestic concerns; management of a house and home affairs.
3. Hospitality; a liberal and hospitable table; a supply of provisions. [Obs.]
Tell me, softly and hastly, what's in the pantry?
Small housekeeping enough, said Phebe.
Sir W. Scott.
© Webster 1913.
House"keep`ing, a. Domestic; used in a family; as, housekeeping commodities.
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