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husbandly

Husbandly

Hus"band*ly\, a. Frugal; thrifty. [R.] --Tusser.
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Husbandly is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
WordNet
husbandly

adjective
1. befitting or characteristic of a husband [ant: uxorial
2. related to or suited to a husband; "assumed husbandly duties like mowing the lawn" 
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