Tirewoman
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tirewoman is a noun meaning (archaic) A lady's handmaid.
Meaning
(archaic) A lady's handmaid.
More Meanings
- (archaic) A female dresser in a theatre; a wardrobe assistant.
Example Sentences
fashionableness of the taylor or tirewoman's making
'that a paltry girl, who is not worthy to be my tirewoman, the orphan of a murderer. . .that a creature thus naturally formed to excite aversion and contempt should so engross thy affections!'
Word Forms
- tirewomen
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wench, tutoress, woman, damsel, bowerwoman, tutrix.
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