Main Entry: ¹hus·band

Pronunciation: \ˈhəz-bənd\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English husbonde, from Old English hūsbonda master of a house, from Old Norse hūsbōndi, from hūs house + bōndi householder; akin to Old Norse būa to inhabit; akin to Old English būan to dwell — more at bower

Date: 13th century

1 : a male partner in a marriage
2 British : manager, steward
3 : a frugal manager

— hus·band·ly adjective