murderess
Americannoun
Gender
See -ess.
Etymology
Origin of murderess
1350–1400; Middle English moerdrice, morderes; see murder, -ess
Example Sentences
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The issue, written and photographed and designed entirely by mujeres, sold out within hours.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2025
“Donde las mujeres solitarias van a bailar,” he sang softly.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
In the same elegant script as the names on the photograph, someone had written: donde mujeres solitarias van a bailar “Where lonely women go to dance,” Sierra translated.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
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