HUSBANDLY


Meaning of HUSBANDLY in English

I. husbandly adverb

Etymology: Middle English, from husband (I) + -ly (adverb suffix)

obsolete : in a thrifty manner : economically

II. hus·band·ly ˈhəzbən(d)lē, -li adjective

Etymology: husband (I) + -ly (adjective suffix)

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

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.