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  • noun Plural form of Hausfrau.

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Examples

  • They grew fat on the food looted from the conquered territories (a consistent comment of those who fought in Germany in late 1944 and 1945 was their surprise at how well fed the Hausfraus all were and how well stocked their larders).

    Archive 2007-07-29 2007

  • They grew fat on the food looted from the conquered territories (a consistent comment of those who fought in Germany in late 1944 and 1945 was their surprise at how well fed the Hausfraus all were and how well stocked their larders).

    German Eyes are Not Smiling 2007

  • Not for nothing, but when Anne Frank ` s father hid her in the attic, it was to protect her from the Nazis not to get her a part on the Real Hausfraus of Dusseldorf County.

    CNN Transcript Oct 19, 2009 2009

  • To most German Hausfraus the dinners and the puddings are of paramount importance, and they pride themselves on keeping those parts of their houses that are seen in a state of perpetual and spotless perfection, and this is exceedingly praiseworthy; but, I would humbly inquire, are there not other things even more important?

    Elizabeth and Her German Garden Elizabeth von Arnim 1903

  • The thrifty German Hausfraus make fritters of everything imaginable, and sometimes unimaginable.

    Mary at the Farm and Book of Recipes Compiled during Her Visit among the "Pennsylvania Germans" Edith Matilda Thomas 1889

  • Its cooking is excellent, and the German Hausfraus used to be sent to Lennertz's to study for their noble calling.

    The Gourmet's Guide to Europe Algernon Bastard 1885

  • Hausfraus from hell • It seems to have slipped her mind for a couple of decades, but Bethenny

    WN.com - Articles related to Saucy Katy Perry shows off her iced buns in California Gurls video 2010

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