speakeress

English

Etymology

speaker +‎ -ess

Pronunciation
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  • Rhymes: -iːkə(r)

Noun

speakeress (plural speakeresses)

  1. A female speaker (all human senses)

Usage notes
  • Used much less than formerly. For example, in the US, a female Speaker of the House of Representatives would be addressed as "Madame Speaker".

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