"foremistress" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: foremistresses [plural]
Etymology: From fore- + mistress. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|fore|mistress}} fore- + mistress Head templates: {{en-noun}} foremistress (plural foremistresses)
  1. (archaic) A forewoman (female leader of a work crew). Tags: archaic Categories (topical): Female people, People

Inflected forms

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