dairywoman en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English dairy Proto-Germanic *wībą Proto-West Germanic *wīb Old English wīf Proto-Indo-European *mon- Proto-Germanic *mann- Proto-West Germanic *mann Old English mann Old English wīfmann Middle English woman Middle English -woman English -woman English dairywoman From dairy + -woman.
Meanings
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A woman who works in a dairy, or who delivers dairy products.
The above is worthy the attention of every dairy woman.
1847, editorial staff, “Preserving Butter”, in Scientific American, series 1, Volume 3, Issue 10, page 74:Near-synonyms: dairymaid, milkmaid, dey, dairygirl
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dairywomen | Number=Plur | lexicographic |