ancestrix en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- ănʹsĭs-trĭks (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈæn.sɪs.tɹɪks/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
ancest(or) (“forebear”) + -trix (suffix forming feminine agent nouns)
Meanings
- A female forebear or ancestor; a predecessoress.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ancestrixes | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| ancestrices | Number=Plur | lexicographic |