huswifely adjective 1adverb 1forms 2 adjective1 •(no longer used) housewifely, i.e. capable, economical, prudent.A huswifely woman is a crowne vnto her husbande: but she that behaueth her selfe vnhonestly, is as corruption in his bones. — 1568 adverb1 •(no longer used) In the manner of a housewife; capably; economically; prudently.This care hath a huswife all daye in her hed, that all thing in season be huswifely fed. — 1573 formsmore huswifely · most huswifely
