Huswife

(hŭz'zif, or hŭz'wĭf), n. [From house-wife.] [Written also housewife.]

1. A female economist or housekeeper; a woman who manages domestic affairs. “The bounteous huswife Nature.” Shak.
2. A worthless woman; a bad manager. See HUSSY. Shak.
3. A case for sewing materials and the like. See HOUSEWIFE.