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Antonyms for laywomen


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ley-woo m-uh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˈleɪˌwʊm ən



Definition of laywomen

Origin :
  • 1520s, from lay (adj.) + woman; probably modeled on layman.
  • As in laity : noun believers
  • As in nonprofessional : noun layperson
Example sentences :
  • If there had been, there would have been a term for laywomen and for clergywomen.
  • Extract from : « Samantha Among the Brethren, Part 7. » by Josiah Allen's Wife (Marietta Holley)
  • It is sheer trifling for sensible males to talk about a distinction between laymen and laywomen.
  • Extract from : « Samantha Among the Brethren, Part 7. » by Josiah Allen's Wife (Marietta Holley)

Synonyms for laywomen

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