husbandry
noun/ˈhʌzbəndri/
/ˈhʌzbəndri/
- farming, especially when done carefully and well
- animal/crop husbandry
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- (old-fashioned) the careful use of food, money and supplies
Word OriginMiddle English: from husband in the obsolete sense ‘farmer’ + -ry.
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