farmerette

[ fahr-muh-ret ]

noun

, Older Use.

1. a girl or woman working on a farm.

Gender Note

See -ette.

Word History and Origins

Origin of farmerette¹

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20; farmer + -ette

Example Sentences

Why, one of the Pioneer directors, answered the 99 farmerette smilingly, pleased at the young presidents surprise.

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From here they all trooped down to pay a visit to the farmerette, whereupon Janet set them all to weeding.

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"Watah is a real farmerette," agreed Jane, coming to a standstill against the oaken post.

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