preceptress

[pri-sep-tris, pree-sep-]

noun

a woman who is an instructor; teacher; tutor.
a woman who is the head of a school.

Origin of preceptress

precept(o)r + -ess

Usage note

See -ess.

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Examples from the Web for preceptress

Historical Examples of preceptress

"There is not the need that you should render yourself his preceptress," he said, with his deadly smile.
The Strolling Saint
Raphael Sabatini
She addresses her preceptress as mother and the other women as sisters.
The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India - Volume IV of IV
R.V. Russell
The Preceptress of the National College was the leading scientist of the country.
Mizora: A Prophecy
Mary E. Bradley
It developed upon the Preceptress to break the news to the afflicted mother.
Mizora: A Prophecy
Mary E. Bradley
I pledged myself to abide by any request the Preceptress might make of me.
Mizora: A Prophecy
Mary E. Bradley