instructress

American  

[in-struhk-tris] / ɪnˈstrʌk trɪs /

noun

1. a woman who instructs; teacher.

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Gender

See -ess.

Etymology

Origin of instructress

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

Example Sentences

The refreshing meal, the brilliant fire, the presence and kindness of her beloved instructress, or, perhaps, more than all these, something in her own unique mind, had roused her powers within her.

From Literature

“Stand easy!” barked the instructress, a little more genially.

From Literature

Sarella had not, at all events consciously, to herself, told her instructress much about her young cousin.

From Project Gutenberg

One day, not long after her arrival, her instructress gave her the word egg, placing one at the same time before her; and Anna immediately made signs that she wished to eat it.

From Project Gutenberg

Their would-be instructress had to acquiesce in their removal when the servant came to clear away the tea things.

From Project Gutenberg