† sojournessn.
Etymology: < sojourn v. + -ess suffix1.
Obsolete.
rare.
society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabitant > temporary inhabitant > [noun] > woman
1587 G. Turberville f. 61 That through three months, this Ladie hath been soiornesse with me.
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