Protectress
//pɹəˈtɛktɹɪs// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A female protector.
"But consider, whether in the sacred promise to be not only a protectress, but a mother to this poor child, your purpose may meet the wishes of the noble knight your husband."
Example
More examples"But consider, whether in the sacred promise to be not only a protectress, but a mother to this poor child, your purpose may meet the wishes of the noble knight your husband."
Etymology
From protector + -ess.
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