One that feared God with all his house.
Acts x. 2.
4. A family of ancestors, descendants, and kindred; a race of persons
from the same stock; a tribe; especially, a noble family or an
illustrious race; as, the house of Austria; the house of Hanover; the
house of Israel.
The last remaining pillar of their house, The one transmitter of
their ancient name.
Tennyson.
5. One of the estates of a kingdom or other government assembled in
parliament or legislature; a body of men united in a legislative
capacity; as, the House of Lords; the House of Commons; the House of
Representatives; also, a quorum of such a body. See Congress, and
Parliament.