n. [ OE. huscarle. See House, and Carl. ] (Eng. Archæol.) A household servant; also, one of the bodyguard of King Canute. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. a loose dressing gown for women. Syn. -- negligee, neglige, peignoir, wrapper. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
n. skill in domestic management. [ WordNet 1.5 ]