seamster
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of seamster
before 1000; Middle English semster ( e ), Old English sǣmestre, sēamystre, feminine derivative of sēamere tailor; see seam, -ster
Example Sentences
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“The virus epidemic has accelerated some of the trends that are strangling public higher education,” said Louise Seamster of the University of Iowa and a co-author of the Roosevelt Institute paper.
From New York Times • Dec. 10, 2020
As University of Iowa professor of sociology and African American studies Louise Seamster mused on Twitter, “Just got an IT email suggesting the use of lecture-recording software called Panopto. PANOPTO.”
From Slate • Mar. 20, 2020
After Martell requested a cup of coffee - decaf, thank you - Small said he was pleased to find Martell a match in Seamster.
From Washington Times • Apr. 23, 2016
“I was in a chair for four hours and having a hard time getting up so he came over to give me a hand,” Martell said of Seamster.
From Washington Times • Apr. 23, 2016
Seamster said he served overseas in the Army during World War II, but was not in combat.
From Washington Times • Apr. 23, 2016
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