The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.
A woman whose main employment is homemaking, maintaining the upkeep of her home and tending to household affairs; often, such a woman whose sole [unpaid] employment is homemaking.
A little case or bag for materials used in sewing, and for other articles of female work.
The wife of a viscount.
A woman holding the rank of viscount in her own right.