handywoman
handywoman · handywomen
A woman who does small tasks and odd jobsA woman who does small tasks and odd jobs.
Meaning
2 sensesA woman who does small tasks and odd jobs.
a woman skilled in various odd jobs and other small tasks
An uncertified midwife; a woman who attends at childbirths but who lacks a medical qualification.
Origin
From handy + woman.From handy + woman.
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Forms
plural: handywomenSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a woman skilled in various odd jobs and other small tasks:odd-job woman
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular