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proette|prəʊˈɛt|
[f. pro abbrev. + -ette.]
A female professional golfer.
1968Maclean's Mag. Sept. 39 For obvious reasons, the LPGA objects to its members being called ‘pro’ golfers, and is trying to popularize the description ‘proettes’. 1969Sunday Times 5 Oct. 20 Even a lady ‘proette’ has lost the US Women's Open through signing for a correct total but a 5 and a 4 when she meant a 4 and a 5. 1971Time 28 June 41 And while no proette has ever topped $50,000 for a season, Jack Nicklaus for one has picked up that much in a single tournament. 1975Auckland (N.Z.) Star 18 Jan. 35 Two Australian proettes started the second round of the Benson & Hedges $7000 women's golf classic..today in fine style... New Zealand proette Marilyn Smith..turned in 37. |