workwoman
[ wurk-woom-uhn ]
Origin of workwoman
1usage note For workwoman
See -woman.
Words Nearby workwoman
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How to use workwoman in a sentence
My friend was an excellent workwoman; but with some intelligence, and the will to learn, I soon knew as much as she did.
Other People's Money | Emile GaboriauShe was an unskilled workwoman, not especially gifted in any way or fitted by her upbringing to earn her daily bread.
Olive in Italy | Moray DaltonAn artist or a workwoman can tell at once whether your stitch was laid just so because you meant it or because you knew no better.
Art in Needlework | Lewis F. DayThe best workwoman can earn seven shillings a week, working eight hours a day.
Elizabeth Gilbert and Her Work for the Blind | Frances MartinThe lady now conducted Otto into the sitting-room, where he found the four daughters in full activity with a workwoman.
O. T. | Hans Christian Andersen
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