English

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Etymology

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From ancestor +‎ -ess.

Pronunciation

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  • enPR: ănʹsĕs-trəs, IPA(key): /ˈæn.sɛs.tɹəs/
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  • enPR: ănʹsĕs-trĭs, IPA(key): /ˈæn.sɛs.tɹɪs/

Noun

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ancestress (plural ancestresses)

  1. A female ancestor.

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