5. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Same as Washerwoman, 2. [Prov. Eng.]
WASHERMAN
Wash"er*man, n.; pl. Washermen (.
Defn: A man who washes clothes, esp. for hire, or for others.
WASHERWOMAN
Wash"er*wom`an, n.; pl. Washerwomen (.
1. A woman who washes clothes, especially for hire, or for others.
2. (Zoöl.)
Defn: The pied wagtail; — so called in allusion to its beating the water with its tail while tripping along the leaves of water plants. [Prov. Eng.]
WASHHOUSE
Wash"house`, n.
Defn: An outbuilding for washing, esp. one for washing clothes; a laundry.