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schoolmistress [ˈskuːlˌmɪstrɪs] n
(Social Science / Education) a woman who teaches in or runs a school schoolmistressy adj ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Translations schoolmistress [ˈskuːlˌmɪstrɪs] n (in primary school) → maestra; (in secondary school) → professoressa schoolmistress [ˈskuːlˌmɪstrɪs] n (in primary school) → maestra; (in secondary school) → professoressa How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The pedlar meditated with much fervor on the charms of the young schoolmistress, and swore that Daniel Webster never spoke nor looked so like an angel as Miss Higginbotham, while defending him from the wrathful populace at Parker's Falls. Miss Ladd knew her business as a schoolmistress too well to allow night-lights; and Miss Ladd's young ladies were supposed to be fast asleep, in accordance with the rules of the house. Yes; I used to teach in it myself, and do teach still, but we have a first-rate schoolmistress now. |
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