instructress
[in-struhk-tris]
- a woman who instructs; teacher.
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Origin of instructress
Usage note
See -ess.
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Examples from the Web for instructress
Contemporary Examples
“Business theory teaches us one important lesson,” says the instructress.
“Go to an expensive area of town,” continues the instructress.
Historical Examples
She had the sense to put herself in the hands of an instructress.
The Magnificent MontezHorace Wyndham
As for Cynthia, she revelled in her position as instructress.
Betty TrevorMrs. G. de Horne Vaizey
To inaugurate a course of vocal instruction, place the residence of the instructress.
UlyssesJames Joyce
I have been told of a lady who wishes an instructress for her daughters.
Love After Marriage; and Other Stories of the HeartCaroline Lee Hentz
Their instructress in the French language was named Blanchard, and was already there.
AnneConstance Fenimore Woolson