Rectoress
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rectoress is a noun meaning A governess; a rectrix.
Meaning
A governess; a rectrix.
More Meanings
- The wife of a rector.
Example Sentences
In this way the worthy Rectoress consoled herself : and her daughters sighed, and sate over the Peerage all night
Diſſembling griefe, as one that knevv not ill, / So can ſhe rule the greatneſſe of her mind, / As a moſt perfect Rectoreſſe of her vvill, / Aboue the vſuall vveakneſſe of her kind; […]
Word Forms
- rectoresses
- rectress
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rectrix, rectress, rectour, ruleress, regratress, rectory.
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