A ship's husband (Naut.), an agent representing the owners of a ship,
who manages its expenses and receipts.
Hus"band, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Husbanded; p. pr. & vb. n. Husbanding.]
1. To direct and manage with frugality; to use or employ to good
purpose and the best advantage; to spend, apply, or use, with economy.
For my means, I'll husband them so well, They shall go far.
Shak.