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Husbandly

Husbandly \Hus"band*ly\, a. Frugal; thrifty. [R.]
--Tusser.

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husbandly

a. Having the characteristics of a husband; marital.

WordNet
husbandly
  1. adj. of or befitting or characteristic of a husband [ant: wifely]

  2. related to or suited to a husband; "assumed husbandly duties like mowing the lawn"

Usage examples of "husbandly".

What a bringdown from the heights of scab achievement, this husbandly failure.

His gentle ministration bespoke more than husbandly duty, and she was hopeful that he was growing to care for her more.