preceptress
[ pri-sep-tris, pree-sep- ]
/ prɪˈsɛp trɪs, ˈpri sɛp- /
noun
a woman who is an instructor; teacher; tutor.
a woman who is the head of a school.
Origin of preceptress
usage note for preceptress
See
-ess.
Words nearby preceptress
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preceptory,
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preceramic,
precess,
precession,
precession of the equinoxes,
precinct