fellowess en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle English felawesse; equivalent to fellow + -ess.
Meanings
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(humorous) A female fellow.
Who can have patience with such fellows and fellowesses?
1748, [Samuel Richardson], “Letter CXV”, in Clarissa. Or, The History of a Young Lady: […], volume (please specify |volume=I to VII), London: […] S[amuel] Richardson; [a]nd sold by John Osborn, […], →OCLC:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fellowesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |