houser

noun — 2 senses

houser

noun

Etymology From Middle English housere, equivalent to house + -er.

1

One who, or that which, houses.

  • Federal aid for foster care - in effect a houser of last resort for children from troubled families - may also be legitimately described as an entitlement.2003, Scott Leckie, National Perspectives on Housing Rights, page 150:
  • They thought they had busted a moonshiner or a houser of illegal aliens, but what was really below their feet was beyond their wildest imaginations!2007, Charles Clemons, Funky Shrooms and Other Exquisite Delights, page 21:
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  • Social work and gerontological literature for the most part have omitted Haniet Tubman's role as a houser of the aged.2013, Philip McCallion, Housing for the Elderly: Policy and Practice Issues, page 230:
2

Informal A house music track.

  • "The Disco" is a sweet and summery horn-fueled gem, while "Sweet Music" is a gospel-infused peak houser that we'd love to hear alongside Bohannon's disco stomper "Let's Start The Dance."1999, Billboard, volume 111, number 29, page 29:
Derived terms
Houser

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