Gender
See -woman.
Etymology
Origin of forewoman
Example Sentences
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After the jury got the case, Trailer, the forewoman, went home and watched “12 Angry Men,” a legal drama about conflict between jurors.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
The jury forewoman said Jennifer Crumbley wasn’t a “super reliable witness.”
From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2024
“We all felt Mr. Lynch intended well,” Kitty Meese, the jury forewoman, told reporters, including one from The Times.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2024
Confusion at the Old Bailey arose when the jury forewoman stated they were not guilty, but later admitted she had meant to say no verdict had been reached.
From BBC • Jan. 11, 2024
I shan't feel happy about you," said the forewoman solicitously, "until I hear you've got another berth.
From Love at Paddington by Ridge, W. Pett (William Pett)
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