markswoman

[ mahrks-woo m-uh n ]
/ ˈmɑrksˌwʊm ən /

noun, plural marks·wom·en.

a woman skilled in shooting at a mark; a woman who shoots well.

Origin of markswoman

1795–1805; mark1 + 's 1 + -woman

usage note for markswoman

See -woman.

Example sentences from the Web for markswoman

  • She is not so infallible a markswoman, but that she might shoot at a crow and kill a pigeon.

    Maid Marian |Thomas Love Peacock