A woman whose employment is laundering.

ETYM AS. waescere.
1. A flat disk placed to prevent leakage.
2. A home appliance for washing clothes and linens automatically; SYN. automatic washer, washing machine.
3. Someone who washes things for a living.

A woman who washes clothes, especially for hire, or for others.

A working woman who takes in washing; SYN. washerwoman, laundrywoman, laundress.