·noun A housewife or housekeeper.
II. Hussy ·noun A case or bag. ·see Housewife, 2.
III. Hussy ·noun A pert girl; a frolicsome or sportive young woman;
— used jocosely.
IV. Hussy ·noun A worthless woman or girl; a forward wench; a jade;
— used as a term of contempt or reproach.