accusatrix

noun

ac·​cu·​sa·​trix
ˌakyəˈzātriks,
-yüˈ-
plural -es
: a woman who makes an accusation against someone : a female accuser

Word History

Etymology

Latin, feminine of accusator

First Known Use

circa 1530, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of accusatrix was circa 1530

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“Accusatrix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accusatrix. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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