reinswoman

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English

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Etymology

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From reins +‎ woman.

Noun

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reinswoman (plural reinswomen)

  1. A female jockey, especially in harness racing.
    • 2009 March 23, Fines likely, “Jockeys may face demerit system over whip rules”, in Herald Sun[1]:
      He said it had taken the suspension of champion reinswoman Kerryn Manning for drivers to get the message.
  2. A skilful female driver of horses.
    • 1938, Sesquicentennial History of the Town of Greene, Androscoggin County, Maine:
      Elizabeth in her younger days was a fine reinswoman, delighted to drive her father's horses, and was fearless []

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