House"keep`ing, n.
1.
The state of being occupying a dwelling house as a householder.
2.
Care of domestic concerns; management of a house and home affairs.
3.
Hospitality; a liberal and hospitable table; a supply of provisions.
[Obs.]
Tell me, softly and hastly, what's in the pantry?
Small housekeeping enough, said Phebe.
Sir W. Scott.
© Webster 1913.
House"keep`ing, a.
Domestic; used in a family; as, housekeeping commodities.
© Webster 1913.