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forewoman

/ˌfɔrˈwʊmən/
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Other forms: forewomen

Definitions of forewoman
  1. noun
    a woman in charge of a group of workers
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    type of:
    supervisor
    one who supervises or has charge and direction of
  2. noun
    a woman who is foreperson of a jury
    synonyms: forelady
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    type of:
    foreperson
    the presiding member of the jury and the one who speaks on their behalf
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