forelady [fawr-ley-dee, fohr-] ExamplesWord Origin noun, plural fore·la·dies.
- a forewoman.
Origin of forelady An Americanism dating back to 1885–90; fore- + lady Usage note See lady. Examples from the Web for forelady Historical Examples of forelady
The forelady in a dress-making establishment will receive $15 or $20 a week.
George J. Manson
Just then the locker room door opened and a forelady came in.
Mildred A. Wirt
My experience this time was with a foreman instead of a forelady.
Mrs. John Van Vorst and Marie Van Vorst
The forelady at Parsons’ did not know whether I worked well or not.
Mrs. John Van Vorst and Marie Van Vorst
At the end of an hour the forelady beckoned me—such a neat, sweet person as she was—and I took my initial whack at a foot press.
Working With the Working Woman
Cornelia Stratton Parker