tradeswoman
Americannoun
Gender
See -woman.
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Origin of tradeswoman
Example Sentences
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Throughout the campaign and since entering office in January, the 34-year-old has touted her working-class roots and experience as a tradeswoman, despite being a graduate of Portland’s elite Reed College.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 1, 2023
Now she is on her way to becoming a skilled tradeswoman and is planning to set up her own business.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2012
What will be said when it is known that Count Tristan de Gramont was sheltered, during his illness, by his mantua-maker relative!—his tradeswoman niece!
From Fairy Fingers A Novel by Ritchie, Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt
"No, no, Tess; just an order to a tradeswoman in London—nothing more."
From Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Hardy, Thomas
It's very kind of you, Lady Frederick, but—well, I'm only a tradeswoman, you know.
From Plays: Lady Frederick, The Explorer, A Man of Honor by Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset)
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