freedwoman

American  

[freed-woom-uhn] / ˈfridˌwʊm ən /

noun

plural

freedwomen

1. a woman who has been freed from slavery.

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Etymology

Origin of freedwoman

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70; freed ( def. ) + woman

Example Sentences

Mickalene Thomas designed “Portrait of An Unlikely Space,” envisioning a setting for a precious painting of a freedwoman with a mysterious history.

From New York Times

Now, a piece of Mason’s legacy — the oldest known artistic representation of the famous freedwoman — faces demolition.

From Los Angeles Times

“Please! I will answer if you will only .. ” “Is it true?” a freedwoman shouted.

From Literature

Some measure of the situation may be taken from what befell when the freedwoman Claudia Acte became the mistress of Nero.

From Project Gutenberg

Yet some of the freedwomen have left their mark on that dark page of history.

From Project Gutenberg