Housepride

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    pride in the upkeep of one's home; the quality of being house-proud uncountable

    "In the West Riding also the woman's real domain was still the home, and her daily experience one of housepride and fatigue."

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"In the West Riding also the woman's real domain was still the home, and her daily experience one of housepride and fatigue."

Etymology

From house + pride.

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