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accusatrix

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ac·​cu·​sa·​trix | \ ˌakyəˈzātriks, -yüˈ- \
plural -es

Definition of accusatrix

: a woman who makes an accusation against someone : a female accuser

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First Known Use of accusatrix

circa 1530, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for accusatrix

Latin, feminine of accusator

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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 4 Jul. 2022.

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