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housekeep.

To carry out the domestic duties of housekeeping.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb
  1. To carry out the domestic duties of housekeeping.

    intransitive
  2. To perform the general tasks of housekeeping.

    ambitransitive
Where this word comes from

Back-formation from housekeeping.

noun
  1. The person in charge of a house; a housekeeper or innkeeper.

    archaic
Where this word comes from

Back-formation from housekeeping.

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