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Etymology

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From tycoon +‎ -ess.

Noun

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tycooness (plural tycoonesses)

  1. (nonstandard) A female tycoon.
    • a. 1969, John Kennedy Toole, A Confederacy of Dunces, Penguin, published 1981, →ISBN:
      We must remember, though, that Mr. Gonzalez is under orders from that mysterious tycooness, the reputedly brilliant and learned Mrs. Levy, to treat Miss Trixie well and to make her feel active and wanted.