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householding en · NOUN · etymology 1

Etymology

From Middle English housholding, equivalent to household + -ing (gerund ending). Compare Saterland Frisian Húushooldenge (“household”), West Frisian húshâlding (“household”).

Meanings

1. (uncountable) Management of a household; housekeeping.
2. (uncountable) The fact of being a householder; ownership or occupation of a house

householding en · ADJ · etymology 2

Etymology

From Middle English housholding, equivalent to household + -ing (participle ending).

Meanings

1. (not-comparable) Having the role of householder; managing a household.