housekeeper in Irish

Someone (traditionally a woman) employed to look after the home, typically by managing domestic servants or superintending household management; also someone with equivalent duties in a hotel, institution etc. [from 16th c.]

Someone who manages the running of a home, traditionally the female head of the household. [from 17th c.]

Someone who manages the running of a home, traditionally the female head of the household. [from 17th c.]