forelady
Americannoun
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foreladies
plural
Sensitive Note
See lady.
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Etymology
Origin of forelady
Example Sentences
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For five weeks Mrs. Cohen stayed away from her job as forelady in an overalls rental concern, to answer mail and telephone calls.
From Time Magazine Archive
“You got the idea now,” said the forelady to Francie.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
“I’m sure Sally knew nothing about the article being in her locker,” she assured the forelady.
From Guilt of the Brass Thieves by Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine) Wirt
For at 8.30 a forelady appeared at that very spot, just suddenly was—and in a pleasant tone of voice announced, “We don't need any more help, male or female, this morning!”
From Working With the Working Woman by Cornelia Stratton Parker
Like as not the forelady was laughing with the rest.
From Working With the Working Woman by Cornelia Stratton Parker
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