fellow-countrywoman

Example Sentences

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We could not leave a fellow-countrywoman, least of all could Salemina forsake a fellow-citizen, in such a hapless plight.

From Penelope's Irish Experiences by Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith

"This is Alice Meynell," Mademoiselle Th�r�se said with some fervour, "and, Alice, this is a fellow-countrywoman of your own."

From Barbara in Brittany by Adams, Frank

But our knowledge of it enabled us to tell a fellow-countrywoman whom we presently met in the museum of the University, how she could best, or worst, get to that city.

From Familiar Spanish Travels by Howells, William Dean

A few words disclosed the fact that she was a fellow-countrywoman, although residing in England, and at present on her way to join some friends at Harrogate.

From Colonel Starbottle's Client by Harte, Bret

“A fellow-countrywoman in distress,” smiled Dalroy, speaking in German.

From The Day of Wrath A Story of 1914 by Tracy, Louis