preceptress
Americannoun
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a woman who is an instructor; teacher; tutor.
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a woman who is the head of a school.
Gender
See -ess.
Etymology
Origin of preceptress
Example Sentences
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"What I tole you do?" exclaimed his preceptress.
From The Cave by the Beech Fork A Story of Kentucky?1815 by Henry S. Spalding
You, brother, who have so much sagacity, will discern that this disproportionate preference argues an ill-regulated mind; but she is fortunate in her preceptress.
From Shirley by Charlotte Brontë
Even “Momsey,” whom she worshipped, could not cross a room as did the preceptress of Lakeview Hall.
From Nan Sherwood at Lakeview Hall Or the Mystery of the Haunted Boathouse by Annie Roe Carr
However, the fraternity of the Sweetbriars had grown in favor with Mrs. Grace Tellingham, the preceptress of the school, and with the teachers, since its inception.
From Ruth Fielding at Lighthouse Point Nita, the Girl Castaway by Alice B. Emerson
I went to school there immediately after our arrival, and, Frank, only think! my particular preceptress, Sister Agatha, father says is your own cousin.
From Graham's Magazine, Vol. XXXII No. 4, April 1848 by Robert Taylor Conrad
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