House·hold, a. Belonging to the house and family; domestic; as, household furniture; household affairs.
 Household bread, bread made in the house for common use; hence, bread that is not of the finest quality. [Obs.]
 Household gods Rom. Antiq., the gods presiding over the house and family; the Lares and Penates; hence, all objects endeared by association with home.
 Household troops, troops appointed to attend and guard the sovereign or his residence.

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