Sophistress
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sophistress is a noun meaning (archaic, historical or derogatory) A female sophist.
Meaning
(archaic, historical or derogatory) A female sophist.
Example Sentences
1677, Thomas D’Urfey, A Fond Husband, London: James Magnes & Richard Bentley, Act V, Scene 5, p. 61, Now the mighty Sophistress is o’erthrown!
VVhat vvill you ſay to Aſpatia Mileſia, vvho is Celebrated as a Sophiſtreſs, (you knovv the VVord Sophister vvas not then abus'd) a Teacher of Rethorick, and a Poeteſs?
“Every person,” replied Ellen, deeply blushing, “is warranted in giving their opinion of another. No human creature is perfect; but where the good qualities of any character predominate, I should certainly be inclined to overlook the lesser imperfections which might shade it.” “Admirable sophistress!” said the Signora archly […]
Word Forms
- sophistresses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include seductress, mistress, soph, spymistress, sophisti-pop, spectatrix.
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