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instructress
[ in-struhk-tris ]
/ ɪnˈstrʌk trɪs /
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noun
a woman who instructs; teacher.
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Origin of instructress
First recorded in 1620–30; instruct(o)r + -ess
usage note for instructress
See -ess.
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