Antonyms for housemother


Grammar : Noun
Spell : hous-muhth-er
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhaʊsˌmʌð ər


Definition of housemother

  • As in matron : noun woman
  • As in madam : noun a woman in charge of an establishment
Example sentences :
  • For most families in average condition that person is naturally the housemother.
  • Extract from : « The Family and it's Members » by Anna Garlin Spencer
  • She has mechanical and commercial aids as housemother such as the primitive woman never imagined.
  • Extract from : « The Family and it's Members » by Anna Garlin Spencer
  • It is, however, true that the housemother in rural communities still feels many of the obligations of the ancient woman.
  • Extract from : « The Family and it's Members » by Anna Garlin Spencer
  • And to-day the majority of most successful families absorb in large measure the time and strength of the housemother.
  • Extract from : « The Family and it's Members » by Anna Garlin Spencer
  • We still have talk of a wife being "supported" when, as housemother, she works harder and more hours than her husband.
  • Extract from : « The Family and it's Members » by Anna Garlin Spencer
  • How important is the work of the housemother and homemaker who creates the home!
  • Extract from : « Mary at the Farm and Book of Recipes Compiled during Her Visit among the "Pennsylvania Germans" » by Edith M. Thomas
  • With your genuine New England housemother, hospitality is always the servitor of affection.
  • Extract from : « The Gold Brick » by Ann S. Stephens
  • She is reported as living in Chicago, a housemother at a sorority of one of the universities.
  • Extract from : « David Lannarck, Midget » by George S. Harney

Synonyms for housemother

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