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headmistress

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Noun — A woman who is the head teacher in charge of running a school.

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the headmistress's study

Etymology

A compound of head and mistress, the female counterpart of headmaster.

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What does “headmistress” mean?

The word “headmistress” means a woman who is the head teacher in charge of running a school. In plain terms, the female head of a school.

How do you use “headmistress” in a sentence?

Here is “headmistress” used in a sentence: “The new headmistress introduced several changes to the uniform policy.”

What part of speech is “headmistress”?

“Headmistress” is a noun.

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