schoolmistress

/ˈskuːlˌmɪstrəs/
noun
  1. A woman who is a teacher, especially in a school.
    • The schoolmistress assigned a new chapter for the students to read.
    • The old schoolmistress retired after forty years of teaching.
    • Our schoolmistress was known for her patience and kindness.
  2. A woman who is the head or principal of a school.
    • The schoolmistress held a meeting with parents to discuss the new curriculum.
    • As schoolmistress, she was responsible for all the teachers and students.
    • The schoolmistress announced that the school would close for the holiday.
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