broideress

The wages of a broideress, according to the present worth of money, were, when high, six shillings a day.

The White Lady of Hazelwood A Tale of the Fourteenth Century Emily Sarah Holt 1864

Old Abraham, cap in hand, bowed low before the Princess, and presented a closely-veiled, graceful figure, as the young broideress whom he had promised.

Earl Hubert's Daughter The Polishing of the Pearl - A Tale of the 13th Century Emily Sarah Holt 1864

We have in our company -- nay, there is in all England -- one broideress only, who can work in this style.

Earl Hubert's Daughter The Polishing of the Pearl - A Tale of the 13th Century Emily Sarah Holt 1864

To Margaret, the Jewish broideress was an object of equal mystery and interest.

Earl Hubert's Daughter The Polishing of the Pearl - A Tale of the 13th Century Emily Sarah Holt 1864

She had been the best broideress in the Castle until that day.

Earl Hubert's Daughter The Polishing of the Pearl - A Tale of the 13th Century Emily Sarah Holt 1864

"I presume no broideress is to be found in England, who can do such work as this?" said the Countess in a regretful tone.

Earl Hubert's Daughter The Polishing of the Pearl - A Tale of the 13th Century Emily Sarah Holt 1864

But I fear it cannot be done -- it would be almost necessary that I should see the broideress myself, to avoid mistakes; and I would fain, if it were possible, have had the work done under my own eye. "

Earl Hubert's Daughter The Polishing of the Pearl - A Tale of the 13th Century Emily Sarah Holt 1864