Teacheress

Alternative forms

• teachress, {{3}}

Origin

From , equivalent to .

Full definition of teacheress

Noun

1. (archaic except India) A female teacher.
• 1858, Christians in Burmah, The plan of the Teacheress to erect a large building for us, and to educate our daughters, pleases us exceedingly, and we send fifteen rupees to assist the Teacheress in providing for them.

Usage notes

Although once recommended by no less an authority than Fowler, use of this word is deprecated by most modern writers. It has survived somewhat longer in Indian English.