tapster
noun
a bartender.
tapstress
-
a word derived from
tapster.
Example Sentences
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"Zounds!" cried Marvel, "I—" "Page 324Hush!" whispered the tapstress, "or I retract my promise."
From Jack Sheppard A Romance by William Harrison Ainsworth
"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 William Harrison Ainsworth
"You!" cried the tapstress, with a look of horror: "Never!"
From Jack Sheppard A Romance by William Harrison Ainsworth
The tapstress was full of curiosity; but she appeared more easy than the others.
From Jack Sheppard A Romance by William Harrison Ainsworth
Hearing the noise of the scuffle, the tapstress, fancying it was Jack making an effort to escape, in spite of the remonstrances of the executioner, threw open the wicket.
From Jack Sheppard A Romance by William Harrison Ainsworth
