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curatrix

English

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Etymology

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From Latin curatrix, equivalent to curator +‎ -trix.

Noun

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curatrix (plural curatrixes or curatrices)

  1. (dated) A female curator, guardian, or custodian[1]
  2. (obsolete) A female who cures.
    the curatrix of diseases

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References

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  1. ^ Alexander M[ansfield] Burrill (1850–1851) “CURATRIX”, in A New Law Dictionary and Glossary: […], volumes (please specify |part= or |volume=I or II), New York, N.Y.: John S. Voorhies, […], →OCLC.
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