objectress en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /əbˈdʒɛktɹɪs/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- əbjĕkʹtrĭs (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From objector + -ess, compare objectrix.
Meanings
-
(rare) A female objector.
My hand developed into a kind of conscientious objectress. To appease her, I gladly demanded less extensive attestations of her proficiency, and, lo and behold, by showing such considerateness, I gradually won her back.
ante''' 1956, Robert Walser quoted in: George C. Avery, Inquiry and Testament: A Study of the Novels and Short Prose of Robert Walser (1968, University of Pennsylvania Press), page 11
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| objectresses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |