teacheress en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌtiːt͡ʃəˈɹɛs/
Etymology
From Middle English techeresse, equivalent to teacher + -ess.
Meanings
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(qualifier:archaic except India) A female teacher.
The plan of the Teacheress to erect a large building for us, and to educate our daughters, pleases us exceedingly, and we send fifteen rupees to assist the Teacheress in providing for them.
1858 August, a letter to Mrs. Mason, quotee, “Christians in Burmah”, in The Wesleyan Junior Offering:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| teacheresses | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| teachress | alternative | lexicographic |
Translations (5)
eo instruistino (female teacher) · ar مُدَرِّسَة (female teacher) · az müəllimə (female teacher) · fi opettajatar (female teacher) · fa معلمه (female teacher)