Correctress

Origin

en + -corrector + ess

Full definition of correctress

Noun

1. A woman or girl who correct; a female corrector; a correctrix.
• 1889, The Rule of Saint Augustine and the constitutions of the Sisters of Penance of the Third Order of Saint Dominic, forming the Congregation of the Most Holy Rosary of the United States of America (Mother-House and Novitiate), page 82In order the better to acquit herself of her Office, the Correctress should look over beforehand what has to be read.