A husband is a man involved in a marital relationship, commonly referred to as a spouse. The specific rights, responsibilities, and societal status attributed to a husband can vary …

The meaning of HUSBAND is a male partner in a marriage. How to use husband in a sentence.

HUSBAND definition: 1. the man that you are married to: 2. to use something carefully so that you do not use all of it…. Learn more.

Word History: The English word husband, even though it is a basic kinship term, is not a native English word. It comes ultimately from the Old Norse word hūsbōndi, meaning "master of a …

Husband definition: a married man, especially when considered in relation to his partner in marriage.. See examples of HUSBAND used in a sentence.

Someone's husband is the man they are married to. Eva married her husband Jack in 1957. Are they husband and wife?

1 day ago · (transitive) To engage or act as a husband to; assume the care of or responsibility for; accept as one's own. husband. hus (“house”) +‎ band (“band”) husband n.

Originating from Old English and Old Norse, "husband" means "male head of a household" and also "to manage thriftily," combining householder and steward roles.

There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun husband, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

to manage or use carefully: to husband one's resources. hus•band (huz′ bənd), n. a married man, esp. when considered in relation to his wife. British Terms a manager. [Archaic.]a prudent or …