Hus"sy , n. [From Icel. h&?;si a case,
prob. fr. h&?;s house. See House, and cf. Housewife a bag, Huswife a bag.]
A
case or bag.
See Housewife,
2.
Hus"sy (?), n. [Contr.
fr. huswife.]
1. A housewife or housekeeper.
[Obs.]
2. A worthless woman or girl; a forward wench; a jade; -- used as a term of contempt or reproach. Grew.
3. A pert girl; a frolicsome or sportive young woman; -- used
jocosely. Goldsmith.
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