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inquisitress

American  
[in-kwiz-i-tris] / ɪnˈkwɪz ɪ trɪs /

noun

  1. a woman who makes an inquisition.

Gender

See -ess.

Etymology

Origin of inquisitress

First recorded in 1720–30; inquisit(o)r + -ess

Example Sentences

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"Why, my dear, when people are abroad they can't be at home," continued the inquisitress.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 15, August, 1851 by Various

Jake repeated, turning ashen pale, and fixing his inquisitress with a distant gaze.

From Yekl A tale of the New York ghetto by Cahan, Abraham

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