- 2. Frequently, continually.
House, n.
- 1. Habitation, abode, dwelling, mansion, residence, domicile, dwelling-place, home.
- 2. Building, edifice.
- 3. Family, household.
- 4. Lineage, race, kindred, tribe.
- 5. Legislative body.
- 6. Firm, partnership, company, concern, commercial establishment.
- 7. Hotel, inn, tavern, place of entertainment, public-house.
House, v. a. Shelter, protect, put under cover (of a roof), furnish with a house, procure a house or home for.
House, v. n. Abide, dwell, reside, lodge.
House-breaking, n. Burglary (when committed at night).
Household, n. Family, house.
Household, a. Domestic, home.
Householder, n. Occupier of a house, head of a family.
House of correction. Bridewell, workhouse, prison for petty offenders.
House of God. Church, meeting-house, house of worship, sanctuary, temple.
Housewife, n.
- 1. Mistress of a family, goodwoman.
- 2. Huswife, female economist, thrifty woman.
Housing, n.
- 1. Horse-cloth, saddle-cloth, trappings.
- 2. Covering, protection (from the weather).