House"keep`ing, n. 1. The state of occupying a dwelling house as a householder.

2. Care of domestic concerns; management of a house and home affairs.

3. Hospitality; a liberal and hospitable table; a supply of provisions. [Obs.]

Tell me, softly and hastily, what's in the pantry?
Small housekeeping enough, said Phœbe.

House"keep`ing, a. Domestic; used in a family; as, housekeeping commodities.