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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Hussy-,) Husyeskep, n. Also: hussie-. [ME. husewifschipe (a 1225). The mod. dial. forms are hussyfskap (18th c.), hissieskip, huzzyskep, etc.] Housewifery, housekeeping. — 15.. Wyf Awchtirm. 25.
Sen that ȝe will husye skep ken, First ȝe sall sift & syne sall kned a1628 Carmichael Prov. No. 342.
Better thro hap nor gude hussieskep
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