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clubwoman

[ kluhb-woom-uhn ]

noun

plural clubwomen.
  1. a woman who engages in club activities, especially one prominent in social or civic organizations.


clubwoman

/ ˈʌˌʊə /

noun

  1. a woman who is an enthusiastic member of a club or clubs
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of clubwoman1

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95; club + -woman
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Her mother was a tireless clubwoman who kept insisting that Elizabeth “do something” for the war effort but, with a baby on the way, Elizabeth felt she was doing plenty.

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“What, is your mother Mrs. Anna Oldham, the famous clubwoman?” cried Margaret.

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“Now, where am I going?” continued the famous clubwoman.

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Her mother, being the most famous clubwoman in America, hasn’t spent much time at home?

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The gymnasium was only half full when the girls escorted “the most distinguished clubwoman in America” across the campus and into the great hall.

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