Etymology

neighbouress

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Today it means: A female neighbor. Full definition →

Middle English neiȝboresse
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromneiȝboresse
  2. English todayneighbouress

From Middle English neiȝboresse; equivalent to neighbour + -ess.

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