Definitions
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. A female tapster.
Etymologies
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Examples
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"Be so good as to let Caliban out, Mr. Austin," continued the tapstress;
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"Oh! goodness!" ejaculated the tapstress, in alarm.
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The tapstress was full of curiosity; but she appeared more easy than the others.
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Hearing the noise of the scuffle, the tapstress, fancying it was Jack making an effort to escape, in spite of the remonstrances of the executioner, threw open the wicket.
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"Don't mention such a thing, Sir," interrupted the tapstress.
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