wardress
Americannoun
Gender
See -ess.
Etymology
Origin of wardress
First recorded in 1815–25; ward(e)r 1 + -ess
Example Sentences
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A glimpse of the tall wardress shutting herself out and shutting in a squat figure clad in shapeless gray serge garments and a foolish cap.
From The Messenger by Robins, Elizabeth
"Tell ninety-six she's to come down," Nan's guide called out, but she went to meet the other wardress, and the two stood talking a moment.
From The Messenger by Robins, Elizabeth
Another wardress stood by a door slightly ajar.
From The Messenger by Robins, Elizabeth
In my cell, while the wardress was outside, we, as quick as we could, exchanged underclothes.
From Pandora's Box A Tragedy in Three Acts by Wedekind, Frank
When the head jailer came back, he had a wardress in tow.
From The Messenger by Robins, Elizabeth
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