-ress en · X
Pronunciation
- rəs (UK)
- /ɹɪs/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ɹəs/ (UK)
- rĭs (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From -er + -ess.
Meanings
- (morpheme) Forms feminine agent nouns.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| -resse | alternative, obsolete | lexicographic |
Antonyms
he- (antonym(s) of “feminine affix”)