light housekeeping
noun
routine housekeeping tasks that do not involve strenuous effort, such as tidying, sweeping, doing dishes, or laundry.
light housekeeper
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a word derived from
light housekeeping.
Example Sentences
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Linda LeClair, Barnard's celebrated light housekeeper, is no rarity in her generation.
From Time Magazine Archive
“Him and his cook and his light housekeeper sitting by the fire,” she amended.
From The Red One by Jack London
