The strength of the carthorse has to be Husbanded carefully, and the labour performed must be adjusted to it and to the food, i.
"Hodge and His Masters"
Richard Jefferies
Anna Husbanded the diminishing embers by keeping them closely together with the long tongs.
"My Lady of the Chimney Corner"
Alexander Irvine
Gerard seized it firmly below the shoulder, and, using no more effort than was just necessary for the other's support, he Husbanded his strength for the final struggle.
"The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley"
Bertram Mitford