"househead" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: househeads [plural]
Etymology: house + head Etymology templates: {{compound|en|house|head}} house + head Head templates: {{en-noun}} househead (plural househeads)
  1. The head of a household, typically the primary wage-earner.
    Sense id: en-househead-en-noun-nYuXEBIn Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 70 30
  2. In an organization that is divided into houses, the person with authority over and responsibility for a house.
    Sense id: en-househead-en-noun-9k5PqbFn

Inflected forms

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