oratress en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English orator Proto-Indo-European *-is Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ih₂der. Ancient Greek -ῐᾰ (-ĭă) Ancient Greek -ισσα (-issa)bor. Late Latin -issader. Old French -essebor. Middle English -esse English -ess English oratress From orator + -ess.
Meanings
- (dated) A female orator
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| oratresses | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| oratoress | alternative | lexicographic |