Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A female tapster.
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Examples
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"Be so good as to let Caliban out, Mr. Austin," continued the tapstress;
Jack Sheppard A Romance William Harrison Ainsworth 1843
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"Oh! goodness!" ejaculated the tapstress, in alarm.
Jack Sheppard A Romance William Harrison Ainsworth 1843
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The tapstress was full of curiosity; but she appeared more easy than the others.
Jack Sheppard A Romance William Harrison Ainsworth 1843
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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.
Jack Sheppard A Romance William Harrison Ainsworth 1843
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"Don't mention such a thing, Sir," interrupted the tapstress.
Jack Sheppard A Romance William Harrison Ainsworth 1843
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