breadwinning

breadwinning
noun see breadwinner

New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.

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  • breadwinner — breadwinning, n., adj. /bred win euhr/, n. a person who earns a livelihood, esp. one who also supports dependents. [1810 20; BREAD + WINNER] * * * …   Universalium

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