markswoman
[ mahrks-woom-uhn ]
noun,plural marks·wom·en.
a woman skilled in shooting at a mark; a woman who shoots well.
Origin of markswoman
1usage note For markswoman
See -woman.
Words Nearby markswoman
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How to use markswoman in a sentence
A general cheering arose, and the victorious markswoman walked deliberately down to finish her work.
My Wife and I | Harriet Beecher StoweElizabeth was too clever to try to lay aside her sex, though she was a skilful markswoman, an able horse-woman.
Great Ralegh | Hugh De SelincourtChrysanthème is certainly an adroit markswoman, and we admire her as much as she expected.
Madame Chrysantheme | Pierre LotiChrysantheme is certainly an adroit markswoman, and we admire her as much as she expected.
Madame Chrysantheme Complete | Pierre LotiShe is not so infallible a markswoman, but that she might shoot at a crow and kill a pigeon.
Maid Marian | Thomas Love Peacock
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