umpiressn.
/ˈʌmpʌɪərᵻs/, /ʌmpʌɪəˈrɛs/, U.S. /ˈəmˌpaɪ(ə)rəs/ A female umpire.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > attention and judgement > judgement or decision > settlement of dispute, arbitration > [noun] > one who arbitrates > female
arbitratrix1577
arbitress1594
umpiress1602
society > society and the community > dissent > absence of dissension or peace > bringing about concord or peace > [noun] > settling quarrels or disputes > arbitration > arbitrator > female
arbitress1340
arbitratrix1577
oddwoman1587
umpiress1602
1602 J. Marston Hist. Antonio & Mellida v. sig. H3v Giue mee the golden harpe: faith with your fauour, ile be vmperesse.
1651 J. Howell S.P.Q.V. 4 She [Venice] hath allwayes bin more inclined to peace than war, and chosen rather to be a Spectatrix or Umpresse, than a Gamestresse.
1715 tr. M.-C. d'Aulnoy Wks. 18 I became an Umpress among the Wits, and Judge of their Works.
1889 Pall Mall Gaz. 4 Mar. 1/2 Umpires, or rather umpiresses, for the women folk of the village had been invited to give judgment.
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