proprietress• But I noticed that at times the fat proprietress went to their rooms; to play cards, she said.• Kitty Russell, proprietress of the Longbranch Saloon, a woman with a heart of gold who has eyes only for Dillon.• The moment I arrived the proprietress handed me a note with Bobbie's decisive writing on the envelope.• Nor was it likely to be the proprietress of the Rose Bowl celebrating their deal.• Fielding lingered to congratulate - or compensate - the proprietress.• Eventually the proprietress admitted that the General was in the hotel, and somewhat hesitantly led Serrigny upstairs.• She was now the proprietress of the Rose Bowl.