2. Frequently, continually.

House, n.

    1. Habitation, abode, dwelling, mansion, residence, domicile, dwelling-place, home.
    2. Building, edifice.
    3. Family, household.
    4. Lineage, race, kindred, tribe.
    5. Legislative body.
    6. Firm, partnership, company, concern, commercial establishment.
    7. Hotel, inn, tavern, place of entertainment, public-house.

House, v. a. Shelter, protect, put under cover (of a roof), furnish with a house, procure a house or home for.

House, v. n. Abide, dwell, reside, lodge.

House-breaking, n. Burglary (when committed at night).

Household, n. Family, house.

Household, a. Domestic, home.

Householder, n. Occupier of a house, head of a family.

House of correction. Bridewell, workhouse, prison for petty offenders.

House of God. Church, meeting-house, house of worship, sanctuary, temple.

Housewife, n.

    1. Mistress of a family, goodwoman.
    2. Huswife, female economist, thrifty woman.

Housing, n.

    1. Horse-cloth, saddle-cloth, trappings.
    2. Covering, protection (from the weather).

  By PanEris using Melati.

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