handywoman

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English

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Etymology

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From handy +‎ woman.

Noun

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handywoman (plural handywomen)

  1. A woman who does small tasks and odd jobs.
  2. An uncertified midwife; a woman who attends at childbirths but who lacks a medical qualification.