Definition of "workgirl" [workgirl]

• A girl or young woman who works or is engaged in some useful manual employment. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Then, turning towards Rose-Pompon, who was more and more surprised at hearing so fine a lady call the workgirl her sister, she added: "I am ready whenever you please, mademoiselle.""
• "The girl was dressed like a young lady, not like a workgirl."
• "Peter Hawkins, a clerk with ideals, has a youthful escapade with a workgirl named Evie Wills."