n. A woman who works with a needle; a female embroiderer, sewer, etc.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A woman who does needlework; a seamstress.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A woman who is an expert in sewing or embroidery, or one whose business is sewing or embroidery; specifically, a woman who earns a living by sewing; a seamstress.
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n. someone who makes or mends dresses
Word Usage
""Kista was the best needlewoman among us," I told him angrily."