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 • Sep. 8, 2023

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2020

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

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

This person was Acte, a beautiful Asiatic freedwoman, and the inexperienced, ardent youth, already given up to exotic fancies, became so enamoured that he one day proposed to repudiate Octavia and to marry Acte.

From The Women of the Caesars by Ferrero, Guglielmo

Being alarmed at the influence of the freedwoman Acte over Nero, sbe threatened to support the claims of the rightful heir Britannicus.

From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg