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Synonyms
hus·band (hŭźbənd)

[Middle English huseband, from Old English hūsbōnda, from Old Norse hūsbōndi, hūs, house, + bōndi, būandi, householder present participle of būa, to dwell.]

noun 

  1. A man joined to a woman in marriage; a male spouse.
  2. Chiefly British A manager or steward, as of a household.
  3. Archaic A prudent, thrifty manager.

transitive verb: -band·ed, -band·ing, -bands. 

  1. To use sparingly or economically; conserve: husband one's energy.
  2. Archaic To find a husband for.