preceptress
[pri-sep-tris, pree-sep-]
- a woman who is an instructor; teacher; tutor.
- a woman who is the head of a school.
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Origin of preceptress
Usage note
See -ess.
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Examples from the Web for preceptress
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"There is not the need that you should render yourself his preceptress," he said, with his deadly smile.
The Strolling SaintRaphael Sabatini
She addresses her preceptress as mother and the other women as sisters.
The Preceptress of the National College was the leading scientist of the country.
Mizora: A ProphecyMary E. Bradley
I pledged myself to abide by any request the Preceptress might make of me.
Mizora: A ProphecyMary E. Bradley
It developed upon the Preceptress to break the news to the afflicted mother.
Mizora: A ProphecyMary E. Bradley