Obs. [f. FOUNDER sb.3 + -ESS.] A woman who founds or casts metals.
1638. Ford, Fancies, III. ii.
| The great bell of my heart is crack’d, and never | |
| Can ring in tune againe, till’t be new cast | |
| By one only skilful Foundresse. |
Obs. [f. FOUNDER sb.3 + -ESS.] A woman who founds or casts metals.
1638. Ford, Fancies, III. ii.
| The great bell of my heart is crack’d, and never | |
| Can ring in tune againe, till’t be new cast | |
| By one only skilful Foundresse. |
