executrix
Americannoun
plural
executrices, executrixesnoun
Gender
See -trix.
Etymology
Origin of executrix
1350–1400; Middle English < Late Latin execūtrīx; executor, -trix
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Example Sentences
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Young, clean-shaven, tie knotted at his throat, he even helpfully spelled the word executrix for me.
From Salon
"You must be appointed by a judge as the executor, executrix, administrator or whatever the appropriate title is."
From US News
Cate, meanwhile, became executrix of her mother’s estate and president of the Elizabeth Edwards Foundation, which she helped create, and it seemed clear she was her mother’s daughter.
From Washington Post
Pennell, Whistler's executrix was denied an injunction to prevent the use of biographical information obtained from the receivers of letters.
From Project Gutenberg
He died about two years afterwards, but left his aunt, Mrs. Palmer, sole executrix of his property, and commended his children to her care.
From Project Gutenberg
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