songstress

[ sawng-stris, song- ]
/ ˈsɔŋ strɪs, ˈsɒŋ- /
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noun

a female singer, especially one who specializes in popular songs.

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decorum
the act of or need for making up one's mind.
dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.
a company of singers, especially an organized group employed in church service.
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Origin of songstress

First recorded in 1695–1705; song + -stress

usage note for songstress

See -ess.

Words nearby songstress

songkok, songless, songololo, songsmith, songster, songstress, songwriter, soni-, sonia, sonic, sonic barrier
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Words related to songstress

voice, singer, songster, chorister

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