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householder

[hous-hohl-der, -ohl-] / ˈhaʊsˌhoʊl dər, -ˌoʊl- /
NOUN
proprietor
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG
leaser renter


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That problem is easily solved by any householder: every five to 10 years, wash the surface and repaint it—voilà!

From Scientific American Aug. 1, 2022

In Maine's Franklin County, for example, "the count of households with a black… householder was more than 11 times" higher in the demonstration than in the original data.

From Salon Mar. 7, 2020

To some, he was a vulnerable householder with a right to protect both himself and his property.

From BBC Nov. 11, 2018

The householder would be expecting to receive an Amazon package and would not be suspicious!

From New York Times Mar. 19, 2018

Because the poles are flexible, bark layers can be sandwiched in or removed at will, depending on whether the householder wants to increase insulation during the winter or let in more air during the summer.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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