husbandly

1 of 2

adverb

obsolete

: in a thrifty manner : economically

husbandly

2 of 2

adjective

hus·​band·​ly

ˈhəzbən(d)lē, 

-li

1

a

obsolete : of or relating to a farmer or farming

b

: consistent with good farm management practice

2

: of, relating to, or befitting a husband : marital

3

obsolete : thrifty, frugal

Word History

Etymology

Adverb

Middle English, from husband entry 1 + -ly (adverb suffix)

Adjective

husband entry 1 + -ly (adjective suffix)

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