bondswoman


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bonds·wom·an

 (bŏndz′wo͝om′ən)
n.
A woman who provides bond or surety for another.
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bonds•wom•an1

(ˈbɒndzˌwʊm ən)

n., pl. -wom•en.
a woman who by means of a bond becomes surety for another.
[1605–15]

bonds•wom•an2

(ˈbɒndzˌwʊm ən)

n., pl. -wom•en.
bondwoman.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.bondswoman - someone who signs a bond as surety for someone else
bondsman
benefactor, helper - a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
2.bondswoman - a female bound to serve without wages
bondmaid, bondwoman
bond servant - someone bound to labor without wages
3.bondswoman - a female slave
bondmaid, bondwoman
slave - a person who is owned by someone
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