helmswoman

[ helmz-woom-uhn ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

She pulled the rowboat to one side and called to the helmswoman of the "Red Rover" not to run her down.

Most fortunately for the runaways, the young lady was by this time quite a practised helmsman—or helmswoman rather.

He consequently often required a helmswoman for the latter, which office he kindly offered me.

The fair helmswoman promised to wake me if anything went wrong.

April 25, 2024firkin

[fur-kin ]

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