Meaning of umpress | Babel Free

Definitions

A female umpire.

archaic

Examples

“Thy glorious triumph with what language hit, O'er sense, o'er learning, modesty and wit; Yes, yes, my foe, in triumph I survey — Myself sole umpress of thy every lay:”

“and when he stooped to receive the accustomed reward, and claim the accustomed salute, his eyes were for the first time drawn to a momentary gaze at those of the beautiful umpress.”

“Nevertheless, when Carroll should come to New York, he would seek him out; and if he found him worthy of his lance, and so disposed, they would buckle on their armor, each, and tilt it out. The prize herself should be the umpress.”

“The Calgary Y's Man states that Mrs. Brown was the “Umpress" of the ball game.”

“I think we may see the day. Can't you hear it . . . kill the umpress. — Dick Butler , American League supervisor of umpires.”

“(see title)”

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