Definition of "clanswoman" []

• A woman belonging to a clan. (noun)

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• "During winter in San Cristobol, if bare-footed, you're going to get very, very cold feet. that particular observation and again the day several years later, I embraced an indigenous beach vendor "amiga" for several years, from Guerrero (a head clanswoman for her people, somewhat displaced to another part of Mexico) in front of our other dearly beloved Mexican friends (indigent to Jalisco)"
• "'We are seeking Lark,' Gaelen told the clanswoman."
• "Completing her chores the clanswoman checked on the babe, once more stroking his brow and rearranging his blanket."