Husband
/ˈhʌzbənd/noun
A married man, especially in relation to his spouse.
Did you know?The root of 'husband' connects to 'house' and 'bond', emphasizing the role of the man as a protector and provider in familial settings.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dʰéǵʰōm
“earth, ground, or home”
Old English
Old English
husbonda
“master of a house, householder”
Old Norse
Old Norse
húsbóndi
“master of the house, one who owns or manages a household”
14th Century
Middle English
husbonde
“man who manages a household or property”
Modern English
English
husband
“a man in relation to his spouse, retaining the connotation of household authority and responsibility.”