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Meaning of munitionette in English:

munitionette

Pronunciation /mjʊˌnɪʃəˈnɛt/

noun

informal, historical British

  • A young female worker in a munitions factory, especially during the First World War (1914–18).

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in Daily Sketch. From munition + -ette.