Frenchwoman

English

Etymology

From Middle English Frensche wymen pl, equivalent to French +‎ -woman.[1]

Pronunciation

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Noun

Frenchwoman (plural Frenchwomen)

  1. A French woman; a woman of French ancestry, descent or citizenship.
    Synonyms: Française (rare), frogess (rare, offensive)
    Coordinate term: Frenchman

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References

  1. ^ Frenchwoman, n.”, in OED Online , Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.