proprietress

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Khadijo Warsam, proprietress of the Zahra Cafe stall was feeling some relief.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

When Ady and Sanite are separated, Ady meets Lenore, proprietress of the Mockingbird Inn.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2024

Eventually, in 2008, Helen Uffner Vintage Clothing moved to Long Island City, after its proprietress faced fines of $1,000 a day if she did not vacate her existing space.

From New York Times • Jan. 21, 2022

There’s an uncomfortable scene in “Samurai Gourmet” when the protagonist can’t muster the courage to tell the intimidating proprietress of a Chinese restaurant that the heartless bowl of noodles she served him is bad.

From Salon • Jul. 28, 2018

“Game time,” said the proprietress, clearing the tables.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston