FEMME

Meaning

A woman; a wife; (now chiefly Canada, US) a young woman or girl.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English femme, itself borrowed from Old French fame (whence French femme), from Latin femina (“woman”). Doublet of feme, femina, and hembra.

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

• 2026-02-11METIFNY
• 2025-08-26MDIFEHU
• 2025-02-09MALFEIN
• 2024-08-25FEOLIMT
• 2024-02-20EFNLKMO
• 2023-08-19FAMNIEL
• 2023-04-22METOLIF