instructress

[ in-struhk-tris ]

noun
  1. a woman who instructs; teacher.

Origin of instructress

1
First recorded in 1620–30; instruct(o)r + -ess

usage note For instructress

See -ess.

Words Nearby instructress

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How to use instructress in a sentence

  • We are here to drink a bottle of wine together, mademoiselle and I, mademoiselle who was at once my instructress and my mascot.

    Mr. Grex of Monte Carlo | E. Phillips Oppenheim
  • Because for the present, at least, she is your instructress.

    A Very Naughty Girl | L. T. Meade