washwoman
washwoman · washwomen
A washerwomanA washerwoman.
» The mother of the poet was a washwoman, his father a clerk.
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1 sensesA washerwoman.
More definitions
- a working woman who takes in washing
Examples
1 sentencesThe mother of the poet was a washwoman, his father a clerk.
Origin
From wash + woman.From wash + woman.
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Forms
plural: washwomenSynonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- a working woman who takes in washing:washerwomanlaundrywomanlaundress
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular