Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tricoteuse

Noun

/triːˈkɒt(ə)uz/

Definition

A tricoteuse is a woman who knits, particularly in a political context, especially associated with the French Revolution where they were known for knitting while participating in political discussions or protests.

Examples

The tricoteuses famously knitted as they marched in solidarity during the revolution.
She became a tricoteuse, contributing to the revolution not only through her words but also through her knitting.

Meaning

The term often refers to women who were involved in revolutionary activities and who would combine their knitting with involvement in political discourse during struggles for social change.