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Definition of Doyenne
1. Noun. A woman who is the senior member of a group.
Definition of Doyenne
1. Noun. A female doyen. ¹
2. Noun. The senior, or eldest female member of a group. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Doyenne
1. a female doyen [n -S] - See also: doyen
Lexicographical Neighbors of Doyenne
Literary usage of Doyenne
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Magazine of Horticulture, Botany, and All Useful Discoveries and by C M Hovey (1861)
"doyenne* DE BORDEAUX.—A variety the origin of which is unknown ; productive, and
ripens in December and January. The fruit is large and good, ..."
2. The American Fruit Culturist, Containing Directions for the Propagation and by John J. Thomas (1849)
"A larger number flourish well, but are little changed in quality, as White doyenne
and Dearborn's Seedling. A few, on the other hand, succeed badly or ..."
3. The New England Farmer by Samuel W. Cole (1856)
"MICHAEL PEAK, OS WHITE doyenne ... Dean have the credit of so good an act as
bringing such л pear into notice, and call it the While (doy-en- nay) doyenne. ..."
4. The American Fruit Book: Containing Directions for Raising, Propagating, and by Samuel W. Cole (1857)
"Resembles White doyenne; more round; much cinnamon russet; little later and better.
Rich cinnamon flavor. Latter part of Oct. and Nov. Esteemed in New York. ..."
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