ancestresses
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/ˈænˌsɛstrəsɪz/
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/ˈæn.ses.trəs.ɪz/
(ancestress)
female ancestor
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ancestress' originates from English, formed by adding the feminine suffix '-ess' to 'ancestor', where 'ancestor' meant 'a person from whom one is descended'.
Historical Evolution
'ancestress' was created in English by combining 'ancestor' with the feminine suffix '-ess', and 'ancestresses' is simply the plural form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'female ancestor', and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'ancestress'.
Many ancestresses in her family were known for their wisdom.
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Last updated: 2025/08/01 10:51