English Explanatory Dictionary

jointress

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A widow who has a jointure; a dowager.

Pronunciation

/ˈd͡ʒɔɪntɹɪs/

Word forms

jointress jointresses

Etymology

From jointer + -ess.

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