I. ˈhəz-bənd 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
II. transitive verb
Date: 15th century
1.
a. : to manage prudently and economically
b. : to use sparingly : conserve
2. archaic : to find a husband for : mate
• hus·band·er noun