executrix

[ ig-zek-yuh-triks ]

/ ɪgˈzɛk yə trɪks /

a woman named in a decedent's will to carry out the provisions of that will.

Origin of executrix

1350–1400; Middle English < Late Latin execūtrīx; see executor, -trix

See -trix.

It was a very young thing in the poor youth to make her executrix.

The Heir of Redclyffe |Charlotte M. Yonge
His will declared the princess to be his sole heir and executrix.

The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 2 |Rupert Hughes
I am sure that the executrix will be most happy to forward such very judicious arrangements.

Valerie |Frederick Marryat
My father had left Mr. Hardinge the executor, and my mother an executrix of his will, with survivorship.

Afloat And Ashore |James Fenimore Cooper

"I prefer not to act as executrix of the will, Judge Hollenback," said Anne dully.

From the Housetops |George Barr McCutcheon

executrix

/ (ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtrɪks) /

law a female executor Gender-neutral form: executor