townswoman
noun
a female native or inhabitant of a town.
townswomen
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pluralof townswoman.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The film, based on Rosalie Ham’s 2000 novel, turns on the promising idea that high fashion can be used as weapon, ensnaring the repulsive townswomen and underlining their ugly natures.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 29, 2016
I see all the miniature townsmen and townswomen stationed throughout this imaginary village.
From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson
But on the afternoon when Esther was receiving subtly sympathetic townswomen, Jeffrey, between the rows of springing corn, heard steps and looked up from his hoeing.
From The Prisoner by Alice Brown
Jean-Jacques had made botany the fashion among townswomen, so all three knew the name and symbolism of every flower.
From The Gods are Athirst by Emilie Jackson
Among the women who had come down to the harbor to see the departure of the fleet were two who bore no very close resemblance to the great body of the townswomen.
From She's All the World to Me by Sir Hall Caine
