husbandry
Translation
farming, agriculture, management, thrift
Examples
Good husbandry is essential for a successful farm.
Good husbandry is essential for a successful farm.
She was praised for her husbandry of their finances.
She was praised for her husbandry of their finances.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the management or care of (sth.) Good husbandry is essential for a successful farm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: farming, agriculture, management, thrift
Etymology
From Old Norse 'húsbóndi' (master of a house), from 'hús' (house) + 'bóndi' (dweller). Originally meant the management of a household.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'husband' managing his 'house' or farm. The meaning expanded from household management to farm management.