umpress

English

Etymology

umpire +‎ -ess

Noun

umpress (plural umpresses)

1. (archaic) A female umpire.
   • 1750 September, “The New Book of the Dunciad”, in The Monthly Review Or Literary Journal Enlarged, volume 3, page 373:

     Thy glorious triumph with what language hit, O'er sense, o'er learning, modesty and wit; Yes, yes, my foe, in triumph I survey — Myself sole umpress of thy every lay:

   • 1840, The Glasgow University Album, page 62:

     and when he stooped to receive the accustomed reward, and claim the accustomed salute, his eyes were for the first time drawn to a momentary gaze at those of the beautiful umpress.

   • 1870, Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen, Queen Titania, page 279:

     Nevertheless, when Carroll should come to New York, he would seek him out; and if he found him worthy of his lance, and so disposed, they would buckle on their armor, each, and tilt it out. The prize herself should be the umpress.

   • 1928, Young Men - Volume 54, page 558:

     The Calgary Y's Man states that Mrs. Brown was the “Umpress" of the ball game.

   • 1980, Bonnie L. Parkhouse, Jackie Lapin, Women Who Win:

     I think we may see the day. Can't you hear it . . . kill the umpress. — Dick Butler , American League supervisor of umpires.

   • 1984 July 30, Sandy Keenan, “The Umpress Strikes Back”, in Sports Illustrated:

     (see title)