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philosopheress

noun

Etymology

From philosopher + -ess.

  1. derived from φιλόσοφος
  2. derived from philosophus
  3. derived from philosophe
  4. inherited from philosophre
  5. suffixed as philosopheress — “philosopher + ess”

Definitions

  1. A female philosopher.

    • A poet doesn't want to marry a poetess, nor a philosopher a philosopheress.

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