mayoress

noun

may·​or·​ess ˈmā-ə-rəs How to pronounce mayoress (audio)
ˈmer-əs
1
chiefly British : the wife or official hostess of a mayor
2
chiefly British : a woman holding the office of mayor

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mayoress was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Mayoress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mayoress. Accessed 26 Mar. 2023.

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