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domestic engineer en · NOUN
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(euphemistic, sometimes) A homemaker.
[W]e are now to teach a vocation — the trades of the household and the professions of the domestic engineer and homemaker.
1914, United States. Bureau of Education, Bulletin, page 26:Bob questioned whether Ravay suited the title of a homemaker more than a domestic engineer, since he stayed home. Ravi told Bob that he preferred the title of domestic engineer.
2008, Rajni Mala Khelawan, The End of the Dark and Stormy Night, page 98:I am not saying it is the calling of all women to be permanent full time domestic engineers.
2001, William Rossedahl, Julia Rossedahl, Russian Wife: Your Greatest Blessing Or Your Biggest Mistake?, page 98:
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