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instructress

[ in-struhk-tris ]
/ ɪnˈstrʌk trɪs /

noun

a woman who instructs; teacher.

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Words nearby instructress

instruct, instruction, instructions, instructive, instructor, instructress, instrument, instrument flying, instrument landing, instrument panel, instrument station

Origin of instructress

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

usage note for instructress

See -ess.
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