-ress

English dictionary entry

Meanings

suffix
  1. Forms feminine agent nouns.

Pronunciation

rĭs /ɹɪs/ rəs /ɹəs/

Word forms

-ress -resse

Etymology

From -er + -ess.

Synonyms

Antonyms

he-
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