helmswoman
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of helmswoman
Example Sentences
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“As helmswoman, Jennifer Morgan will guide our foreign climate policy, expand partnerships with other nations around the world, and lead dialogue with civil society worldwide,” Ms. Baerbock said.
From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2022
If you will be my helmswoman, I can imagine nothing more delightful than the excursion you propose.
From Fort Lafayette or, Love and Secession by Wood, Benjamin
Most fortunately for the runaways, the young lady was by this time quite a practised helmsman—or helmswoman rather.
From The Missing Merchantman by Overend, William Heysham
Peter's confidence in the helmswoman increased by leaps and bounds.
From The Wireless Officer by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)
She pulled the rowboat to one side and called to the helmswoman of the "Red Rover" not to run her down.
From The Meadow-Brook Girls Afloat by Aldridge, Janet
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