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- noun Plural form of
authoress .
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Examples
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Forty ladies known as authoresses or painters came next on the list; among these were Mrs. Allingham, Mrs. Cowden Clarke,
History of Woman Suffrage, Volume III (of III) Matilda Joslyn Gage 1862
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I suddenly find myself in dire need of a husband, preferably one who possesses a tolerance for authoresses of gothic fiction.
How to Woo a Reluctant Lady Deborah Gonzales 2011
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I suddenly find myself in dire need of a husband, preferably one who possesses a tolerance for authoresses of gothic fiction.
How to Woo a Reluctant Lady Deborah Gonzales 2011
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Thanks and a tip of the beret to the authoresses Catherine Delors, and Maria-Elena Vidal.
Etiquette in the 18th century de Brantigny........................ 2009
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For you see, my dear Mr. Yorke, that in the fust place, that this is no common catchpny book, like that of most authors and authoresses, who write for the base looker of gain.
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I have heard men speak with infinite contempt of authoresses.
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I think I always picture more Annis-like authoresses, and feel suitably intimidated until I've met them at least three times and the other face hasn't whipped around.
Con Report yuki_onna 2006
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So that's what my problem is: I was warped in my youth by those subversive 3-named authoresses.
So you want to be a Prairie Muffin . . . Douglas Hoffman 2005
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The process has increased my respect for authors and authoresses a thousand-fold.
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Kirby, well-known in connection with the London Orphan Asylum; and cousin to the popular authoresses, Mary and Elizabeth Kirby.
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