piewife

/ˈpiːwaɪf/

Definitions

1. noun

A woman who is the wife of a baker, especially a medieval baker.

“The piewife was renowned for her delicious pastries throughout the kingdom.”

2. noun

A woman who sells or supplies pies, especially in a medieval context.

“The village’s resident piewife sold fresh pies at the local market every week.”

Synonyms

  • baker's wife
  • pie seller

Antonyms

  • pie buyer
  • unbaked goods supplier