tirewoman noun2 •(no longer used) A lady's handmaid.'that a paltry girl, who is not worthy to be my tirewoman, the orphan of a murderer. . .that a creature thus naturally formed to excite aversion and contempt should so engross thy affections!' — 1836 •(no longer used) A female dresser in a theatre; a wardrobe assistant. formstirewomen