testatrix

American  

[te-stey-triks] / tɛˈsteɪ trɪks /

noun

Law.

plural

testatrices

1. a woman who makes a will.

2. a woman who has died leaving a valid will.

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Gender

See -trix.

Etymology

Origin of testatrix

1585–95; < Late Latin testātrīx; see testator, -trix

Example Sentences

"You have told us you acted as the adviser of the testatrix."

From The Reminiscences of Sir Henry Hawkins (Baron Brampton) by Brampton, Henry Hawkins, Baron

They will be long, long worn in memory of the dear testatrix.

From Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 9 by Richardson, Samuel

A woman making a will is called a testatrix.

From Business Hints for Men and Women by Calhoun, Alfred Rochefort

I shall take pleasure to tread in the steps of the admirable testatrix in all I may; and rather will increase than diminish her poor's fund.

From Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 9 by Richardson, Samuel

When Ruth came to the word "testatrix," Sally stopped her.

From Ruth by Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn