tapstress
- a word derived from tapster.
Example Sentences
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The tapstress was full of curiosity; but she appeared more easy than the others.
From Jack Sheppard A Romance by Ainsworth, William Harrison
"You!" cried the tapstress, with a look of horror: "Never!"
From Jack Sheppard A Romance by Ainsworth, William Harrison
"Zounds!" cried Marvel, "I—" "Page 324Hush!" whispered the tapstress, "or I retract my promise."
From Jack Sheppard A Romance by Ainsworth, William Harrison
"Be so good as to let Caliban out, Mr. Austin," continued the tapstress; "he's only going on an errand."
From Jack Sheppard A Romance by Ainsworth, William Harrison
"As you please, Sir," replied the tapstress, coolly.
From Jack Sheppard A Romance by Ainsworth, William Harrison
