horsewoman

noun horse·wom·an \ˈhȯrs-ˌwu̇-mən\

: a woman who rides horses

: a woman who breeds or manages horses

Full Definition of HORSEWOMAN

: a woman who is a rider or a driver of horses; especially : one whose skill is exceptional

: a woman skilled in caring for or managing horses

: a woman who breeds or raises horses

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circa 1578

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noun horse·wom·an \ˈhȯrs-ˌwu̇-mən\

plural horse·wom·en \-ˌwi-mən\

: a woman skilled in riding on horseback or in handling horses

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