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
Then, having seen that Preston was as comfortable as possible, he sat on one of the side-benches and chatted to the helmswoman.
From The Wireless Officer by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)
The fair helmswoman promised to wake me if anything went wrong.
From Desk and Debit or, The Catastrophes of a Clerk by Optic, Oliver
Peter's confidence in the helmswoman increased by leaps and bounds.
From The Wireless Officer by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)
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