weaveress|ˈwiːvərɪs| [f. weaver1 + -ess.] A female weaver. 1723Lond.Gaz.No. 6194/7 Mary Griffin,..Weaveress.1877J. H. Blunt Dursley 222 He found two looms alone remaining at work in the hands of an ancient weaver and weaveress.1890Tablet 4 Jan. 25 An old weaveress, a widow 72 years of age.