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citizeness

American  
[sit-uh-zuh-nis, -suh-] / ˈsɪt ə zə nɪs, -sə- /

noun

  1. a woman who is a citizen.


Gender

What's the difference between citizeness and citizen? See -ess.

Etymology

Origin of citizeness

First recorded in 1790–1800; citizen + -ess


Example Sentences

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"Aye, citizeness; to reassure you, and inform you that he is in a safe place."

From The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution by Eug?ne Sue

Such a trip would be very imprudent, citizeness.

From The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution by Eug?ne Sue

Here the citizeness was taken with a fit of coughing.

From Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution by William Sage

This young citizeness speaks of the protection of Eloise d'Anville!

From One-Act Plays By Modern Authors by Various

"Restrain the ardor of this patriot who handles his musket so carelessly, while I question the little citizeness."

From Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution by William Sage

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