protectress
/pɹəˈtɛktɹɪs/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.58 in modern English
15
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
Example Sentences
- "But consider, whether in the sacred promise to be not only a protectress, but a mother to this poor child, your purpose may meet the wishes of the noble knight your husband."
- "She left a daughter, who was adopted by Lady Evelyn, to share a like fate with her mother; for when I saw Lucy Aylmer, her protectress was dead, and she had returned to her father's house, with a pale cheek and languid step, which showed how little her heart was there."
- "Her protectress, at this, was upon her again [...]. For the rest of the conversation she was enclosed in Mrs. Wix's arms [...]."
- "In Titian’s hands, Diana, protectress of pubescent girls, became a sporty archer in tie-up sandals and bracelets, hair gathered in a loose bun, a silky tunic gaping to reveal one breast, shooting an arrow at her hunky voyeur, who has newly furry ears and a shiny nose, dogs nipping at his crotch."
Etymology
Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- British English: /pɹəˈtɛktɹɪs/