Husband \Hus"band\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Husbanded; p. pr. &
   vb. n. Husbanding.]
   1. To direct and manage with frugality; to use or employ to
      good purpose and the best advantage; to spend, apply, or
      use, with economy.
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            For my means, I'll husband them so well,
            They shall go far.                    --Shak.
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   2. To cultivate, as land; to till. [R.]
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            Land so trim and rarely husbanded.    --Evelyn.
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   3. To furnish with a husband. [R.] --Shak.
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