watchwoman

English

Etymology

From watch +‎ woman.

Noun

watchwoman (plural watchwomen)

  1. A woman who guards by standing watch: a feminine watcher.
    Synonym: guardswoman
    Near-synonyms: watcher, guard; watchman, guardsman

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