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forewoman

forewoman noun: a female leader of a work crew.

Noun

forewoman (plural forewomen)

  1. A female leader of a work crew.
    Synonyms:
    foremistress
  2. A female foreman of a jury.

Synonyms of forewoman

Forms of forewoman

pluralforewomen

Origin of forewoman

From fore- + -woman.

Questions about forewoman

What does forewoman mean?
Forewoman means a female leader of a work crew.
What part of speech is forewoman?
Forewoman is a noun.
What is the plural of forewoman?
The plural of forewoman is forewomen.

Words near forewoman in the dictionary

  1. forewishing
  2. forewit
  3. forewits
  4. forewold
  5. forewolds
  6. forewoman
  7. forewomen
  8. foreword
  9. forewords
  10. forework
  11. foreworks

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