English Explanatory Dictionary

handywoman

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A woman who does small tasks and odd jobs.
  2. An uncertified midwife; a woman who attends at childbirths but who lacks a medical qualification.

Word forms

handywoman handywomen handiwoman

Etymology

From handy + woman.

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