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hus•band
Pronunciation: (huz'bund), [key]—
n.
1. a married man, esp. when considered in relation to his wife.
2. Brit.a manager.
3. Archaic.a prudent or frugal manager.
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v.t.
1. to manage, esp. with prudent economy.
2. to use frugally; conserve:
to husband one's resources.
3. Archaic.
a. to be or become a husband to; marry.
b. to find a husband for.
c. to till; cultivate.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.