[f. WEAVER sb. + -ESS.] A female weaver.
1723. Lond. Gaz., No. 6194/7. Mary Griffin,… Weaveress.
1877. J. H. Blunt. Dursley, 222. He found two looms alone remaining at work in the hands of an ancient weaver and weaveress.
1890. Tablet, 4 Jan., 25. An old weaveress, a widow 72 years of age.
