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shootress - What does it mean?

Definition of 'shootress'

English

Noun

(shootresses)
  • A female shooter; a markswoman; an archeress.
  • *1600 , (Edward Fairfax), The (Jerusalem Delivered) of (w), XI, xli:
  • *:Her mighty bow Clorinda often drew, / And many a sharp and deadly arrow shot; // And from her bow no steeled shaft there flew, / But that some blood the cursed engine got, // Blood of some valiant knight or man of fame, / For that proud shootress scorned weaker game.

    • Synonyms

    * archeress * markswoman

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