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Definition of proctress in English:

proctress

noun

rare

  • A female proctor.

Pronunciation

proctress

/prɒkˈtrɛs/ /ˈprɒktrɪs/

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in George Wither (1588–1667), poet. From proctor + -ess see -tress.