Amateuse

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A female amateur.

    "This Society, already distinguished by their extreme liberality and brilliant assemblies, do themselves additional honour by the periodical invitation of lady artists and amateuses, some of whom contribute works of much excellence to the exhibitions."

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amatrice

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"This Society, already distinguished by their extreme liberality and brilliant assemblies, do themselves additional honour by the periodical invitation of lady artists and amateuses, some of whom contribute works of much excellence to the exhibitions."

Etymology

Pseudo-Gallicism, from amateur + -euse (the French equivalent is amatrice).

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