Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A woman who proposes the toasts and introduces the speakers at a banquet.
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- noun The female form of
toastmaster .
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Examples
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Bukharan winds blew cold and sharp — M.J. Engh was the author honored when I was toastmistress of the Nebula Awards; as part of my preparation, I ordered and read her classic “A Wind From Bukhara”. and whispered to my secret heart
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Bukharan winds blew cold and sharp — M.J. Engh was the author honored when I was toastmistress of the Nebula Awards; as part of my preparation, I ordered and read her classic “A Wind From Bukhara”. and whispered to my secret heart
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Bukharan winds blew cold and sharp — M.J. Engh was the author honored when I was toastmistress of the Nebula Awards; as part of my preparation, I ordered and read her classic “A Wind From Bukhara”. and whispered to my secret heart
Kristine Kathryn Rusch » Janis Ian’s Welcome Home Deconstructed–by Janis 2010
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Bukharan winds blew cold and sharp — M.J. Engh was the author honored when I was toastmistress of the Nebula Awards; as part of my preparation, I ordered and read her classic “A Wind From Bukhara”. and whispered to my secret heart
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Bukharan winds blew cold and sharp — M.J. Engh was the author honored when I was toastmistress of the Nebula Awards; as part of my preparation, I ordered and read her classic “A Wind From Bukhara”. and whispered to my secret heart
Kristine Kathryn Rusch » Janis Ian’s “Welcome Home”–for true fans everywhere 2010
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The first title to be discussed will be Jericho Point by glamorous but dangerous Meg Gardiner, toastmistress at next year's Gala Dinner.
November 2008 Maxine 2008
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The first title to be discussed will be Jericho Point by glamorous but dangerous Meg Gardiner, toastmistress at next year's Gala Dinner.
Hakan Nesser at Crimefest 2009 Maxine 2008
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The first title to be discussed will be Jericho Point by glamorous but dangerous Meg Gardiner, toastmistress at next year's Gala Dinner.
Hakan Nesser at Crimefest 2009 Maxine 2008
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Singer/songwriter Janis Ian will be on hand to serve as toastmistress.
The Nebula Awards Weekend maryrobinette 2009
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Davis gave up Gobbo at once and Christy, after weighing the relative glories of being toastmistress and Antonio decided that she could help more at the class supper.
Betty Wales Senior Margaret Warde
bilby commented on the word toastmistress
I somehow expect my toast to remain faithful. And yet...
March 9, 2016
bilby commented on the word toastmistress
That slutty pot of strawberry jam at the Motel 6! How could you?
March 9, 2016
alexz commented on the word toastmistress
The sugar caddy gets around
March 9, 2016