amateuseEtymologyPseudo-Gallicism, from amateur + -euse (the French equivalent is amatrice).amateuse means A female amateur. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 89 out of 100.nounA female amateur.“This Society, already distinguished by their extreme liberality and brilliant assemblies, do themselves additional honour by the periodical invitation of lady artists and amateuses, some of whom contribute works of much excellence to the exhibitions.”