citizeness
Americannoun
Gender
What's the difference between citizeness and citizen? See -ess.
Etymology
Origin of citizeness
Example Sentences
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This was promptly done, and the leading citizeness, after a closer cross-examination, consented to take the girl under her brusque wing, and lodged her in her own rather resplendent house.
From The Law-Breakers by Ridgwell Cullum
Walker seemed to speak very feelingly, calling me the first citizeness of the country; stood silent a little and sat down.
From Julia Ward Howe 1819-1910 by Maud Howe Elliott
To do as you request, citizeness, would be to commit a great imprudence.
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
"That order of arrest calls for a certain citizeness de Rochefort, does it not?" asked Tournay, without moving.
From Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution by William Sage
"Well, citizen, what would you with this citizeness?" repeated St. Hilaire in a loud voice, as the other men came up behind their comrade.
From Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution by William Sage
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