I. ˈhau̇ˌsōld, -au̇sˌhō- noun
Etymology: Middle English houshold, from hous house + hold
1. obsolete
a. : the maintaining of a house : housekeeping
b. : household goods and chattels
2. : those who dwell under the same roof and compose a family : a domestic establishment ; specifically : a social unit comprised of those living together in the same dwelling place
3. households plural : all-purpose flour
II. adjective
Etymology: Middle English houshold, from houshold, n.
1. : of or relating to a household : domestic
household tasks
2. : familiar : common
household remedy
household legend