n. 1. The state of occupying a dwelling house as a householder. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Care of domestic concerns; management of a house and home affairs. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Hospitality; a liberal and hospitable table; a supply of provisions. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Tell me, softly and hastily, what's in the pantry? Small housekeeping enough, said Phœbe. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Domestic; used in a family; as, housekeeping commodities. [ 1913 Webster ]