Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A woman who gives money for goods supplied or services rendered.
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Examples
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It seems to me that Prendergast would do better not to confront his paymaster or paymistress in public – after all Translink is now effectively a provincial agency – but rather come up with a face saving strategy that allows the provincial government to come to the table with a realistic set of proposals.
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It seems to me that Prendergast would do better not to confront his paymaster or paymistress in public – after all Translink is now effectively a provincial agency – but rather come up with a face saving strategy that allows the provincial government to come to the table with a realistic set of proposals.
Victoria blocks path to improved TransLink: CEO « Stephen Rees's blog 2009
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But it is work one traditionally must do to continue drawing wages from the sexual paymistress.
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They included Monica Silingela, an administration clerk and paymistress for the department of health and welfare, who reported the money missing.
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` ` I am aware that you would not, and you are the promptest paymistress I ever knew. ''
Poor and proud; or, The fortunes of Katy Redburn, a story for young folks 1859
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"I am aware that you would not, and you are the promptest paymistress I ever knew."
Poor and Proud, or the Fortunes of Katy Redburn: a Story for Young Folks Oliver Optic 1859
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It seems to me that Prendergast would do better not to confront his paymaster (or paymistress) in public - after all Translink is now effectively a provincial agency - but rather come up with a face saving strategy that allows the provincial government to come to the table with a realistic set of proposals.
BC Bloggers 2009
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