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forewoman

Syllabification: (fore·wom·an)
Pronunciation: /ˈfôrˌwo͝omən/

Definition of forewoman

noun (plural forewomen)

  • a female worker who supervises and directs other workers.
  • (in a court of law) a woman who presides over a jury and speaks on its behalf.

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