bowwoman en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈbəʊwʊmən/
Etymology
From bow + woman.
Meanings
-
A female archer.
And if we may compare modern with ancient archery the performances of some of our bowmen and bowwomen may be said to fairly rival the historic and partly fabulous exploits of famous mediaeval archers […]
1874, The Gentleman's Magazine (part 2, page 164)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bowswoman | alternative | lexicographic | |
| bowwomen | Number=Plur | lexicographic |