pudding wife

/ˈpʊdɪŋ ˌwaɪf/
noun
  1. A woman who makes or sells puddings, especially in historical contexts.
    • The town's pudding-wife supplied desserts for all the holiday feasts.
    • The pudding-wife set up her stall at the market every Saturday.
    • In the old story, the pudding-wife was known for her rich plum pudding.
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