Teacheress

//ˌtiːt͡ʃəˈɹɛs// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A female teacher.

    "The plan of the Teacheress to erect a large building for us, and to educate our daughters, pleases us exceedingly, and we send fifteen rupees to assist the Teacheress in providing for them."

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educatresseducatress

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"The plan of the Teacheress to erect a large building for us, and to educate our daughters, pleases us exceedingly, and we send fifteen rupees to assist the Teacheress in providing for them."

Etymology

From Middle English techeresse, equivalent to teacher + -ess.

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