washwoman

[ wosh-woom-uhn, wawsh- ]

noun

, plural wash·wom·en.

1. washerwoman.

washwoman

/ ˈwɒʃˌwʊmən /

noun

1. See washerwoman
   a less common word for washerwoman

Word History and Origins

Origin of washwoman¹

First recorded in 1580–90; wash + -woman

Example Sentences

Inquiry had established the fact that there was no laundry in Flame City, and the genus washwoman was practically unknown.

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But the sun will soon make our clothes look less as if we'd paid a visit to the washwoman.

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“She told me I was to go with her to Glaishammer to get a washwoman for you,” continued Philippina.

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She must be washwoman and laundry woman, cleaning and scrub woman.

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Something--I know not what--recalled to my mind a conversation which I had with the poor washwoman at Wilmington.

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