handywoman en · NOUN
Etymology
From handy + woman.
Meanings
- A woman who does small tasks and odd jobs.
- An uncertified midwife; a woman who attends at childbirths but who lacks a medical qualification.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| handywomen | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| handiwoman | alternative, dated | lexicographic |