draftswoman en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English draft English -s- 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 draftswoman From draft + -s- + -woman.
Meanings
- A woman employed in making drawings.
- A woman exceptionally skilled in drawing.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| draftswomen | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| draftwoman | alternative | lexicographic | |
| draughtswoman | alternative | lexicographic |