husband
UK: ˈhʌzbənd | US: ˈhʌzbənd
n. a married man; the male partner in a marriage
vt. to manage resources or use something carefully
husband = hus<house> + band<dweller>
- hus (from Old English hūs, meaning "house")
- band (from Old Norse bóndi, meaning "dweller" or "householder")
Etymology Origin:
The word "husband" originates from Old English hūsbonda, combining hūs (house) and bonda (dweller, from Old Norse bóndi). It originally referred to a male head of a household, emphasizing his role as a manager of domestic affairs. Over time, the term narrowed to specifically denote a married man, while the verb form retained the sense of careful management (e.g., "to husband resources").
Her husband works as a teacher at the local school.
They celebrated their 10th anniversary as husband and wife.
Farmers must husband their crops to ensure a good harvest.
He takes pride in being a supportive husband and father.
The book offers advice on how to husband financial resources effectively.