Definition of Household. Meaning of Household. Synonyms of Household
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Definition of Household
Household Household House"hold`, n.
1. Those who dwell under the same roof and compose a family.
And calls, without affecting airs, His household
twice a day to prayers. --Swift.
2. A line of ancestory; a race or house. [Obs.] --Shak.
Household Household House"hold`, a.
Belonging to the house and family; domestic; as, household
furniture; household affairs.
Household bread, bread made in the house for common use;
hence, bread that is not of the finest quality. [Obs.]
Household gods (Rom. Antiq.), the gods presiding over the
house and family; the Lares and Penates; hence, all
objects endeared by association with home.
Household troops, troops appointed to attend and guard the
sovereign or his residence.