markswoman

[ mahrks-woom-uhn ]
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noun,plural marks·wom·en.
  1. a woman skilled in shooting at a mark; a woman who shoots well.

Origin of markswoman

1
1795–1805; mark1 + 's1 + -woman

usage 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 Stowe
  • Elizabeth was too clever to try to lay aside her sex, though she was a skilful markswoman, an able horse-woman.

    Great Ralegh | Hugh De Selincourt
  • Chrysanthème is certainly an adroit markswoman, and we admire her as much as she expected.

    Madame Chrysantheme | Pierre Loti
  • Chrysantheme is certainly an adroit markswoman, and we admire her as much as she expected.

  • She is not so infallible a markswoman, but that she might shoot at a crow and kill a pigeon.

    Maid Marian | Thomas Love Peacock