saleslady

[ seylz-ley-dee ]
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noun,plural sales·la·dies.
  1. a saleswoman.

Origin of saleslady

1
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; sales + lady

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How to use saleslady in a sentence

  • It was a long graceful garment of a rich brown color, an "Individual model" the saleslady called it.

  • He was wretchedly aware that if it had not been for Jacky, Lily might still be a "saleslady" at Marston's, earning good wages.

    The Vehement Flame | Margaret Wade Campbell Deland
  • In fact, for the three days before Christmas it became necessary to call in the services of Annabel as assistant saleslady.

    Mary-'Gusta | Joseph C. Lincoln
  • She used to be saleslady in the biggest shop in Louisville, before she married me.

    The Comings of Cousin Ann | Emma Speed Sampson
  • The saleslady clapped her hand over her mouth and led the way to another model.

    Coniston, Complete | Winston Churchill