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schoolmistress

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Schoolmistress (noun) means a woman who runs or leads a school.

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A woman who runs or leads a school.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from school and mistress.

Synonyms

schoolmarm mistress

Related words

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Rhymes for schoolmistress

mistress distress headmistress

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What is the meaning of schoolmistress?

"schoolmistress" (noun) means a woman who runs or leads a school.

What is another word for schoolmistress?

Other words for "schoolmistress" include schoolmarm, mistress.

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