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robberess

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A female robber.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 2019, Bill Peschel, The Best Sherlock Holmes Parodies and Pastiches: 1888-1930: 223B Casebook Series, Peschel Press “Out o' luck,” groaned the robberess. All of a sudden she pointed her weapon at me.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: thiefess

History

Etymology

From robber + -ess.