proprietress

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In counterpoint to the expanding mystery, much of which revolves around a seedy bar named the Birdhouse, is Graham’s cautious courting of the proprietress of a popular bakery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Farther down Tsentralna, at the Flower Cafe — which sells plants and bouquets as well as food — proprietress Tetiana Lytvynenko, 33, was serving up paninis and coffee.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2022

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

At the resort, she meets Lola, its wizened, purposeful proprietress.

From Washington Post • Sep. 23, 2021

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

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston