husbandwoman

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

husband +‎ -woman

Noun[edit]

husbandwoman (plural husbandwomen)

  1. A female husbandman.
    • 1999, Marilyn C. Wesley, Secret Journeys, page 8:
      Along with her daily chores the husbandwoman salted, pickled, preserved, and manufactured enough beer and cider to see the family safely through the winter.