husband

1. husband (noun) — sense 1

Definition: A man in a marriage or marital relationship, especially in relation to his spouse.

Example: You should start dating so you can find a suitable husband.

2. husband (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A manager of property; one who has the care of another's belongings, owndom, or interests; a steward; an economist.

3. husband (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A prudent or frugal manager.

Example: God knows how little time is left me, and may I be a good husband, to improve the short remnant thereof.

4. husband (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To manage or administer carefully and frugally; use to the best advantage; economise.

Example: And for my meanes, I'll husband them so well,
They shall go farre with little.

5. husband (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To conserve.

6. husband (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To till; cultivate; farm; nurture.

Example: Land so trim and rarely husbanded.