The Scandinavian roots of the word 'husband'

'Husband' is a word borrowed from Scandinavian 'husbandi'. The word entered the English language some time around the 13th century.

husband [noun] [13th century]

• a male partner in a marriage
• manager
• a frugal manager

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Etymology: Middle English 'husbonde' from Old English 'hūsbonda' master of a house, from Old Norse 'hūsbōndi' from 'hūs' house + 'bōndi' householder; akin to Old Norse 'būa' to inhabit; akin to Old English 'būan' to dwell

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