A term used to designate that the spouse in control of the household finances has given approval to make a large purchase. > Me: Did you get approval from corporate to purchase that $350 digital storage device? > Tim: Yes, with the proviso "If you think we really need it."
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A name of contempt given to a man who interferes with the duties of women in a household, or who occupies himself with womanish matters. n
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a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table n
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the cardinal who presides over the pope's household
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an officer who manages the household of a king or nobleman
