sempstress

American  

[semp-stris, sem-stris] / ˈsɛmp strɪs, ˈsɛm strɪs /

noun

1. seamstress.

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sempstress British  

/ ˈsɛmpstrɪs /

noun

1. a rare word for seamstress

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Gender

See -ess.

Example Sentences

We see him raise his sempstress Dorcas, at the house of the tanner Simon at Joppa.

From A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 10 (of 10) From "The Works of Voltaire - A Contemporary Version" by Fran?ois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire)

Franzl, however, sent her a minute account of all that had happened, through the sempstress who was sewing in the house; and she repeated every word twice over, that she might not forget it.

From Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker In Three Volumes. Vol. III. by Auerbach, Berthold

I wished to earn my living as a sempstress, a trade in which my mother instructed me during my stay with her.

From The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution by Sue, Eug?ne

"It was the same with Mademoiselle Rigolette, who, according to her little means as a sempstress," said Lorraine, "some days ago offered her kind services to Jeanne."

From The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 6 of 6 by Sue, Eugène

I was without resources and unable to earn my daily bread, my apprenticeship as a sempstress having been cut short by my kidnapping.

From The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution by Sue, Eug?ne