housespouse

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

house +‎ spouse, after housewife.

Noun[edit]

housespouse (plural housespouses)

  1. A housewife or a househusband.
    • 1996, Joan H. Rollins, Women's Minds/women's Bodies:
      Few men have assumed the role of housespouse. Male housespouses are evaluated more negatively than female housespouses.
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